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Day 1 in Fremantle

March 3, 2016
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One last dance in Long Beach to cap the 61st Congr One last dance in Long Beach to cap the 61st Congressional Cup. The soon-to-be Olympic waters off Long Beach delivered five days of one-versus-one showdowns in evenly matched Catalina 37s. Sunday saw comeback king Cole Tapper take down #1 world ranked Chris Poole in the semi-finals then a decisive 3-0 victory in the finals besting the defending champion Eric Monnin. The rest took to the starting line for a memorial fleet race in honor of the late Dave Hood. Just as the Green Jacket defines the Masters, the Crimson Blazer defines the Congressional Cup - awarded each year to the winner. Congratulations to Cole Tapper, the first Australian skipper to earn the blazer in over twenty years. California’s Long Beach Yacht Club pulled out all the stops and rallied over 300 volunteers to make this event as professional, fun, and memorable as ever - a cherished stop on the World Match Racing Tour for those lucky enough to receive an invitation. 📸 @ianroman
Australia’s Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing Team Australia’s Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing Team from Sydney delivered a sensational performance to win the 61st Congressional Cup today at the Long Beach Yacht Club, earning Tapper the legendary Crimson Blazer and etching his name into sailing history. Sailing with crewmates Max Brennan, Jack Frewin, Nathan Guliksen, George Richardson, and Hamish Vass, Tapper became the first Australian skipper to win the prestigious event since Peter Gilmour in 2004. Defending champion Eric Monnin (SUI) finished runner-up, while Chris Poole (USA) claimed third place. Read the story at wmrt.com
Long Beach showed off all week for the World Match Long Beach showed off all week for the World Match Racing Tour. Five days of racing at the 61st Congressional Cup. Sea breeze. Packed pier. And in the end, it was Cole Tapper. Down 0-2. Back against the wall. Then three straight wins. He knocks out world #1 Chris Poole, beats defending champion Eric Monnin, and claims the Crimson Blazer in style.
The legend of the crimson blazer lives on. Welcome The legend of the crimson blazer lives on. Welcome to the famous list of legendary names, Cole Tapper.
🎙️ Let’s hear from 2026 Congressional Cup champion 🎙️ Let’s hear from 2026 Congressional Cup champion, Cole Tapper
Aussie Aussie Aussie! Cole Tapper and his Kairos Aussie Aussie Aussie! Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing team of Max Brennan, Jack Frewin, Nathan Gulliksen, George Richardson, and Hamish Vass win the 61st Congressional Cup. They came from behind to take down #1 World Ranked Chris Poole in the semi-finals then defeated reigning champion Eric Monnin in the finals. They earn the title, $20,000 USD, and the coveted Crimson Blazer. 📸 @ianroman
Congratulations to Australia’s Cole Tapper and Kai Congratulations to Australia’s Cole Tapper and Kairos Racing, 61st Congressional Cup champions! 🇦🇺
Cole Tapper pulls off a massive upset against #1 W Cole Tapper pulls off a massive upset against #1 World Ranked Chris Poole and earns his place in the 61st Congressional Cup finals. He started 0-2 then won three in a row in Long Beach. Finals are up next!
Defending champion Eric Monnin comes from behind t Defending champion Eric Monnin comes from behind to advance to the 61st Congressional Cup finals 🇨🇭 Saturday at the semi-finals, Monnin trailed Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson 0-2. Sunday at the semi-finals, with his back against the wall, Monnin goes a perfect 3-0 to earn the spot in the finals. Will he face Poole or Tapper for the crimson blazer?
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