Cole Tapper (centre in Crimson Blazer) wins 2026 Congressional Cup with crew  

Jack Frewin, Max Brennan, George Richardson, Hamish Vass and Nathan Guliksen  Photo: Ian Roman/WMRT
By World Match Racing Tour
04/05/2026 - 11:48

WMRT, Tapper storms to historic Congressional Cup Triumph

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

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Johnie Berntsson, SWE  (Berntsson Sailing Team)   Photo: Ian Roman/WMRT
By World Match Racing Tour
03/05/2026 - 12:22

WMRT, Berntsson and Poole take early control in semi-finals

The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the 61st Congressional Cup as the final four teams were confirmed today on the penultimate day of racing in Long Beach, CA

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Cole Tapper (AUS)/ Kairos Racing   Photo: Ian Roman/WMRT
By World Match Racing Tour
02/05/2026 - 12:33

Tapper holds nerve as semi-final spot hangs in balance

Tensions were high on day three of the 61st Congressional Cup as the race for the final semi-final berth intensified in front of the Belmont Pier in Long Beach

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By World Match Racing Tour
30/04/2026 - 10:56

Poole dominates Opening Day of Congressional Cup

The 61st edition of the Congressional Cup hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club roared to life today as ten of the world’s leading match racing teams clashed in a high-stakes opening day battle for early qualification points. Leading the day, two-time event champion Chris Poole/Riptide Racing (USA) set the bar finishing undefeated with six straight wins

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Dominant win for Dickson at 15th Ficker Cup
By World Match Racing Tour
28/04/2026 - 10:18

Dominant win for Dickson at 15th Ficker Cup

Long Beach Yacht Club’s Scotty Dickson delivered a standout performance from start to finish to win a record-setting 15th Ficker Cup yesterday in Long Beach, concluding three days of intense international match racing on the Congressional Cup Stadium Course

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