Percy and Simpson competing at the 2008 regatta, then called the Rolex Miami OCR. Photo credit Rolex/Dan Nerney

The organizing committee, sponsors, host yacht clubs, staff and volunteers of ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami join in sharing our sadness for the loss of two-time Olympic medalist Andrew Simpson. Andrew was one of the 11-person crew onboard Artemis Racing’s AC72 catamaran that capsized during training on San Francisco Bay, ahead of this summer’s America’s Cup.

Together with Iain Percy, Simpson won an Olympic gold medal (’08) and a silver medal (’12) for Great Britain in the Star class. As a previous competitor in Miami, he won gold in the Finn class in 2002. An exemplary sailor, team mate and competitor, Simpson will be missed on the water and on shore.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to Simpson’s family, friends and team mates at Artemis Racing and the British Sailing Team.

Day 5 Recap

MIAMI, Fla. (February 1, 2013) – The first ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami medalists of 2013 were determined on day five. Men’s and Women’s RS:X events conducted semifinal and final round races. The 2.4 mR and Sonar fleets of the Paralympic events took part in their final day of fleet racing. Continue reading

Day 4 Recap

MIAMI, Fla. (January 31, 2013) – It was a critical day of racing for the ten Olympic and two Paralympic classes at the 2013 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami. As the fleet series winds down for these events and in some cases new racing formats go into motion, the time is now for sailors to make a run at the leaderboard. Continue reading

Day 3 Recap

MIAMI, Fla. (January 30, 2013) – The stage is set for mixed multihull racing at Rio 2016. As one of two new Olympic events, the Nacra 17 is making its first appearance in the ISAF Sailing World Cup series this week in Miami.  Continue reading

Day Two Recap

MIAMI, Fla. (January 29, 2013) – A strong contingent of the top sailors in the world are in Miami testing themselves against familiar rivals and incoming talent from a new generation of racers. The RS:X Men’s and Women’s events are back in Miami for 2013 ISAF Sailing World Cup and these two fleets feature the best of the best in an early season clash of Olympic medalists and new challengers. Continue reading

Day One Recap

MIAMI, Fla. (January 28, 2013) – The 311 sailors representing 37 countries were greeted with spectacular, yet challenging conditions for the first of six days of racing at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami. Sailors from five racecourses on Biscayne Bay welcomed sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-70s and moderate to strong winds. Continue reading