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TOMAS HORNOS AND MAURICIO BUENO CROWNED 2024 STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONS
Miami, FL, April 14, 2024 - The 2024 Star Western Hemisphere Championship, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Miami, concluded today with an exhilarating display of sailing skills and tight competition. With 33 teams representing 7 nations, the event showcased fantastic Star boat racing over three intense days of competition.
Six races in two days for the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere in Miami
Another three races were sailed on Day Two of the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere in Miami, Florida. A wavy Biscayne Bay offered a great stage for a regatta with a steady Northeasterly breeze blowing from 11 knots in the first run (race 4 of the Championship) to 18 in the last one – sixth overall.
Three races on Day One in Miami despite the changing wind conditions
Day One of the 2024 Star Western Hemisphere wasn’t an easy one, both for the competitors nor for the Race Committee. The first race was sailed with a dying breeze still coming from 330 that didn’t even allor all of the 33 teams to finish within the time limit, then, after quite the wait on the water, the wind switched and for race 2 and 3 came from 130, starting light and then picking up.
Star Western Hemisphere 2024, too windy for the practice race
The 2024 Star Western Hemisphere will start tomorrow in Miami, Florida, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. 33 entries representing 7 nations will show up on the starting line. Among them the actual 2023 Star Western Hemisphere Champions Augie Diaz and Bruno Prada, who will give their best to keep the title, using the home waters as a competitive edge.
AUGIE DIAZ AND BRUNO PRADA WIN THE 2023 WESTERN STAR HEMISPHERE IN CLEVELAND OH
Although it is always disappointing to have a day without racing during such an exciting regatta - it was the right call by the race committee.The fleet progressed down the river and onto the lake for an on the water delay, and ultimately the call was made to end races for the day - marking the end of the regatta. Hats off to Carol Ewing and her entire race committee for excellent race management throughout the regatta. The volunteerism shown both off and on the water this week was tremendous and made for an excellent experience for competitors, spectators, and race management. This is a true testament to both the Star Class and Cleveland Yachting Club as these days, it’s hard to find volunteers for great events like these - it takes a village!
HERE WE GO, THIS IS STAR RACING AT THE 2023 WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cleveland, OH, USA - The fleet started on time on Tuesday with an 1100 first warning. Conditions were breezier then the day before with steady wind 10-15 knots, gusts up to 20 knots. Direction from the SW trending W throughout the day. The sailors returned to the dock with exhausted smiles and the prevailing sentiment was that this was a fun day on the water.