The 60th annual the Congressional Cup regatta, an iconic competition dubbed the “granddaddy” of modern match racing, will return to Long Beach’s coastline for five days of action next week.

Winning her Ficker Cup matches 3-2 off the Belmont Pier in Long Beach on Sunday, April. 27, 2025, American skipper Nicole Breault, center, steers her way into next week’s Congressional Cup ...

Sail boats race during the first math on the first day of racing at the Congressional Cup off the coast of Long Beach on Wednesday, April 30. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer ...

The 60th running of the Congressional Cup is underway. The “granddaddy” of match racing began on Wednesday, April 30, with the 10 skippers and their crews sailing in a double round-robin format.

(Photo by Scott Smeltzer, Contributing Photographer) Sail boats race during the first math on the first day of racing at the Congressional Cup off the coast of Long Beach on Wednesday, April 30.

The Congressional Cup, held annually in Long Beach, is one of sailing’s premier match racing events. Founded in 1965, it helped pioneer modern rules and on-the-water umpiring. Skippers compete in ...

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The Congressional Cup, held annually in Long Beach, is one of sailing’s premier match racing events. Founded in 1965, it helped pioneer modern rules and on-the-water umpiring. Skippers compete ...

LONG BEACH, California - Four teams are locked in a knife-edge battle for the final semi-final slots at the 60th Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup, with just two flights remaining in the ...