‘Team US One’ wins 2018 Congressional Cup

LONG BEACH — Taylor Canfield and Team US One topped the winner’s list at the 2018 Congressional Cup in Long Beach. Canfield finished ahead of Dean Barker and Team American Magic at the World Sailing Grade One Regatta held April 18-22 at Long Beach Yacht Club.

Sam Gilmour (Australia) defeated Johnie Berntsson (Sweden) in the petit finals to claim third place.

Canfield (2014, 2015 and 2016) and Barker (2000 and 2005) are both past Congressional Cup winners.

The winner of the Congressional Cup is awarded the coveted Crimson Blazer – similar in status to golfing’s Masters Green Jacket. Team US One, in addition to the trophy, received $16,000 in prize money.

The Congressional Cup was established by Long Beach YC in 1965 and is recognized as the “grandfather” of match racing, pioneering the concept of on-the- water umpiring 30 years ago.

FINAL RESULTS: CONGRESSIONAL CUP 2018

Taylor Canfield USA

Dean Barker USA

Sam Gilmour AUS

Johnie Berntsson SWE

Ian Williams GBR

Joachim Aschenbrenner DEN

Eric Monnin SUI

Scott Dickson USA

Chris Steele NZL

Harry Price AUS

Visit www.thecongressionalcup.com for a full report and complete results.

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