Racing at Its Finest

Race Day Three delivered high drama as the final Windward-Leeward races of the regatta played out in classic North Sound conditions.

Watch Race Day Three's Highlights. 

The penultimate day of the North Sound Maxi Regatta introduced the first Windward-Leeward format of the series, with a final home run into the North Sound. Crews were kept busy throughout, with action-packed starts and intense, tactical races as some of the world’s most elite racing yachts went head-to-head in the BVIs.

After a dominant week, Freya secured the Performance Class title a day early, sealing their victory with another standout performance.

Jack Boutell, Crew Boss and Captain of V, summed up the day:
“It was intense - really intense. We had big fluctuations in breeze, starting light in the first race and building into the mid-teens in the second. It was incredibly close between us, Leopard 3, and Galatea in both races. Very tactical, and small errors made a big difference -but it was a really fun day on the water with more great battles.”

Kimo Worthington, Tactician onboard Freya: 
“We had a great day - very tight racing with Hummingbird. We managed to win both races, which secured us the overall win. To take all four races against such strong competition is fantastic. We’re very happy.”

Tactician Terry Hutchinson of Belle Mente: 
“It was tricky - very shifty and puffy conditions. The first race started in about 7.5 knots and built from there, with 20-degree shifts on the beats. We had a solid first race, but in the second we got caught out by a 25-degree shift. That was a mental mistake on my part—not committing to the long tack. Still, the team did well to limit the damage and avoid slipping further back.”

The day concluded in true Caribbean style, with crews gathering for sundowners and live music at Saba Rock. The Maxi Regatta takes place 20 – 24 March. 

TODAY'S TOP 3: 

MAXI & MAXI GRAND PRIX COMBINED: 

Race 1) 1. Bella Mente / 2. V / 3.  Galateia 

Race 2) 1. Balthasar / 2. Leopard 3 / 3. Deep Blue 

PERFORMANCE CLASS: 

Race 1) 1. Freya / 2. Hummingbird  / 3. Ammonite 2

Race 2) 1. Freya / 2. Hummingbird  / 3. Ammonite 2