The 50th Yachting Cup has officially named the overall winner: Jim Bailey's ID35 Destroyer. For being Destroyer's first time on the water since a total refit, Bailey and his crew handled the PHRF-3 Class just as good as (and apparently better) than the seasoned boats in the fleet.
"We came into this regatta without a lot of expectations because we just got the boat on the water. This is Destroyer's first regatta," started Bailey. Bailey is sailing with a great crew, including his three sons, Charlie, Danny, and William.
There's something nostalgic about celebrating milestones that makes you look back at history and tradition. For five decades, San Diego Yacht Club's Yachting Cup has been a premier Southern California event, giving sailors from all over the country an opportunity to compete and make memories. Through those years, spectators and sailors alike have watched the event promote the sport and attempt to get as many sailors on the water as possible. This year, the 50th Anniversary of the Yachting Cup, is no different. In fact, if you take a look out on the race course, you might be able to spot some history for yourself.
The 50th Yachting Cup weekend kicked off today with an honored tradition, the Ton Cup. The Ton Cup, always sailed the day before the official Yachting Cup races, has been a staple of the weekend for decades. After a short hiatus in the past two years, the event made its debut again on the San Diego Bay.
Built on tradition, camaraderie and competitive sailing, San Diego Yacht Club is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its signature regatta, the Yachting Cup, on April 29 - May 1, 2022. Compiled of competitive buoy racing and random leg racing for a variety of classes, the Yachting Cup encompasses an aspect of sailing that is cherished in the community: inclusion and a love for the water. Over 50 years, the Yachting Cup has evolved into a great weekend of high-profile racing for those with a passion for the sport of sailing.
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