After four grueling days and 25 races, Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) emerged victorious in the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, finishing with a dominant 20-point performance. Battling sustained 20-knot winds and rough seas, the Marblehead-based squad held firm from Day 1 and lost just five races, cementing their place at the top of the global field.
Six teams advanced to the final gold fleet round robin: New York Yacht Club (USA), Kiwi Racing (NZL), Newport Harbor Yacht Club (USA), Baltimore SC (IRE), Corinthian Yacht Club (USA), and West Kirby Hawks (GBR). CYC topped the standings, while a tiebreak left Kiwi Racing in second, Baltimore SC in third, and West Kirby Hawks in fourth—underscoring the international flavor of this long-awaited event.
CYC’s success was no accident. Led by veteran skippers Will Bailey and Tim Wadlow, the team trained intensely in the months leading up to the regatta, competing in high-level events and fine-tuning their 2v2 strategy. “It was total combat out there,” said Bailey. “Every race was a fistfight, especially against the New York Yacht Club.”
Kiwi Racing clawed back from a slow start, finding their rhythm by mid-regatta.
“We built momentum every day,” said skipper Jordan Stevenson. “It was a steep learning curve, but we improved the most, and that was our goal.”
Baltimore SC also impressed, leveraging years of team chemistry. “It was a team effort, and we’re proud of how we raced,” said skipper Johnny Durcan.
Host team New York Yacht Club fell short of expectations but embraced the new format. “CYC was just better this week,” admitted skipper Clay Bischoff. “But 2v2 is growing on us—it’s intense and fun.”
With teams from five continents and a revived format, the 2025 championship marked a triumphant return for the sport. “It was team racing at its best,” said co-chair Susan Daly. “We’re already excited for what’s next.”
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