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The Congressional Cup 2023

18-22 APRIL 2023

THE CONGRESSIONAL CUP REGATTA

HOST VENUE
LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB
CALIFORNIA (CA), USA

The Congressional Cup is recognized as the ‘granddaddy’ of modern world-class match racing: the premier and longest running event of its kind in North America.

Founded by Long Beach Yacht Club in 1965, the Congressional Cup set the standard for top-level match racing worldwide, and pioneered the concept of on-the-water umpiring.

Each year, the world’s top-ranked sailors return to Long Beach, Calif. to compete in this rousing five-day regatta, vying for the prestigious Congressional Cup trophy and the Crimson Blazer.

What The Masters Green Jacket is to pro golfing, the Crimson Blazer is to yacht racing. Often referred to as the gateway to America’s Cup, many AC skippers have cut their teeth on the Congressional Cup: including Ted Turner, Dennis Conner, Ed Baird, Dean Barker, Taylor Canfield, James Spithill, Paul Cayard, Francesco Bruni, and the like.

Most refer to the Congressional Cup as their favorite regatta of the year, due to the high level of competition and warm hospitality, alike. The event is hosted by a legion of 300 member volunteers; and April 3 to 7 LBYC will again put out the red carpet for these sailors, with the 55th running of the Congressional Cup.

LIVE COVERAGE - DAY 4 SEMIFINALS

EVENT PAGES

Event Contact: Bob Piercy
Email: bpiercy2016@gmail.com
Telephone: +1.562.506.6608

2023 IMAGES

CONGRESSIONAL CUP PAST CHAMPIONS

2023
Chris Poole, USA
2022
Ian Williams, GBR
2021
Taylor Canfield, USVI
2017
Ian Williams, GBR
2016
Taylor Canfield, USVI
2015
Taylor Canfield, USVI
2014
Taylor Canfield, USVI
2013
Simone Ferrarese, ITA
2012
Ian Williams, GBR
2011
Ian Williams, GBR
2010
Francesco Bruni, ITA
2009
Johnie Berntsson, SWE
2008
Gavin Brady, NZL
2007
Mathieu Richard, FRA
2006
Gavin Brady, NZL
2005
Dean Barker, NZL
2004
Ed Baird, USA
2003
Ken Read, USA
2002
Peter Holmberg, USVI
2001
Peter Holmberg, USVI
2000
Dean Barker, NZL
1999
Peter Holmberg, USVI
1998
Peter Holmberg, USVI
1997
Gavin Brady, NZL
1996
Gavin Brady, NZL
1995
Harold Cudmore, ITA
1994
Chris Law, GBR
1993
Rod David, NZL
1992
Terry Hutchinson, USA
1991
Chris Dickson, NZL
1990
Chris Dickson, NZL
1989
Rod David, NZL
1988
Peter Gilmour, AUS
1987
Edward Owen, GBR
1986
Harold Cudmore, ITA
1985
Rod Davis, USA
1984
Dave Perry, USA
1983
Dave Perry, USA
1982
Scott Perry, USA
1981
Rod Davis, USA
1980
Dennis Durgan, USA
1979
Dennis Durgan, USA
1978
Dick Deaver, USA
1977
Ted Turner, USA
1976
Dick Deaver, USA
1975
Dennis Conner, USA
1974
Bill Ficker, USA
1973
Dennis Conner, USA
1972
Argyle Campbell, USA
1971
Tommy Pickard, USA
1970
Argyle Campbell, USA
1969
Henry Sprague, USA
1968
Skip Allan, USA
1967
Scott Allan, USA
1966
Gerry Driscoll, USA
1965
Gerry Driscoll, USA
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