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Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen capture the 99th Bacardi Cup, marking a monumental victory after 45 years of pursuit. The duo solidifies their legendary status following their win at the 2025 Star World Championship. The final race delivers a nail-biting showdown against Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry, who finish just three points behind. Cayard’s match racing expertise shines as he engages Scheidt ten minutes before the start, creating a strategic advantage. Both boats begin deep in the fleet, but Cayard navigates right while others go left, rounding the windward mark in 26th place, while Scheidt falls to 30th. Despite a valiant comeback from Scheidt, finishing 10th overall, it’s Cayard and Kleen who secure the trophy. “I've been chasing the Bacardi Cup for 45 years,” Cayard states, finally achieving a long-awaited dream.
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