EFG's Star Winter Series rules in Biscayne Bay

by Connie Bischoff on 29 Jan 2015 The third Star Winter Series presented by EFG (SWS) and hosted by Miami’s Biscayne Bay was a shining success. Not only have all five regattas had stronger participation than last year but the final one, the Mid Winters, grew 35% with 45% of the sailors international (CAN, SWE, BRA, UKR, ARG, ITA and GER). Social Media has gone wild with over 9000 followers on Facebook for the Star Winter Series page.

The winners of the 2015 Star Midwinters were Augie Diaz and Arnis Baltins by eight points over Brazil’s Lars Grael and Samuel Gonçalves third place and 14 points behind the Brazilians were Peter Vessella and Guy Avellon.

This was the last regatta in the Star Winter Series for 2014-2015. The Overall results include a very familiar name at the top. America’s Cup skipper Paul Cayard was the first place skipper. Olympian Magnus Liljedahl and Brian Terhaar split the responsibility of being Paul’s crew over the four races (you are allowed to drop one). They won by beating Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Augie Diaz and Arnis Baltins with Peter Vessella and Guy Avellon in third place.

With the Star Worlds here in Miami at Coral Reef Yacht Club in 2016, the SWS participation will continue to grow.