News from Sailors in the Miami Fleet:
Calendar of Events for 2007-2008
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2007 Schoonmaker Cup |
11/10/2007 - 11/11/2007
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| District 20 |
2007 Commodore's Cup |
12/08/2007 - 12/09/2007
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| District 20 |
2008 Levin Memorial |
01/05/2008 - 01/06/2008
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| District 20 |
2008 Biscayne Trophy |
01/26/2008 - 01/27/2008
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| District 20 |
2008 Miami Olympic Classes Regatta |
01/28/2008 - 02/02/2008
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| District 20 |
2008 Masters Regatta |
02/09/2008 - 02/10/2008
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| District 20 |
2008 Bacardi Cup |
03/02/2008 - 03/07/2008
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The Bacardi Cup in Miami
The first Silver Star series, the Midwinter Championship of the Class, was
sailed in Havana in 1926 and thereafter until 1957. Although it is not known if
the Bacardi family were involved in these regattas the loss of International
sailing to Cuba meant that a new home needed to be found.
Some years later an approach was made to CRYC to allow the Bacardi family to
sponsor a regatta, the Star Bacardi Cup was started and has grown ever since.
In 2001, at a reception held for the sailors and visitors of the regatta, no
less than 10 World Champions and Olympic Medalists were in attendance, proving
the popularity both of the Star Class and of the Bacardi Cup in Miami.
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