Ficker Cup defending champion Emil Kjaer (DEN) continued his domination on the race course today, as the international field of competitors battled for advancement to the semifinal stages in this Grade 2 match racing regatta at Long Beach Yacht Club. The fleet sailed under warm sunshine, with breezes of six …continue reading
“We’re T-minus two-weeks and counting!” announced Long Beach Yacht Club (LBYC) Congressional Cup Chairman Chris Macy, as the September 14 to 19, 2021 event approaches. Despite last-minute roster changes and protocol requirements, Macy revealed, “There’s a definite buzz at the Club: you can feel the energy building and the excitement, …continue reading
In an exciting winner-takes-all final match, Harry Price (AUS) of Down Under Racing defeated Chris Poole (USA) to capture the Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup title. Both will advance to the Congressional Cup, which starts next week. Dave Hood (USA) finished third, while Joachim Aschenbrenner (DEN) took fourth. Eight …continue reading
Chris Poole (USA) edged past Harry Price (AUS) in the final match of today’s Ficker Cup round robins, to cap the leaderboard at the conclusion of two days of Stage 1 racing. Joachim Aschenbrenner (DEN) found his form and solidified his third place position, with Dave Hood (USA) fourth, rounding …continue reading
Harry Price, AUS, was undefeated on Day One of the Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup, leading by a slim margin over Chris Poole, USA, who had two losses. Joachim Aschenbrenner, DEN, and David Hood, USA, tied for third. Classic Long Beach conditions transpired for the first round robin of …continue reading