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Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Kempe Soars Up Leaderboard After Day Three at Grand Prix
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Round One of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura roared back into life on Day Three, with three races successfully completed in mixed conditions. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe capitalised on the increased action, racing up the leaderboard in the highly competitive ILCA 7 fleet.
The prestigious regatta, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing, had a slow start, accumulating only two races over the first two days. However, Day Three saw the completion of three races, bringing the total number of races in the series to five. The ILCA 7 fleet continues to feature an elite group of young sailors competing at the highest level.
Bermuda's Sebastian Kempe delivered his best day of the regatta thus far, posting three excellent finishes that saw him make a massive jump up the standings.
His performance started strongly, finishing the first race of the day in 13th place. He improved further in the second race, crossing the line in 11th place. Kempe capped his exceptional day with his best finish yet, crossing the line 4th in the final race of the session.
Kempe now goes into the final day of racing in 21st position overall, having climbed from his previous 40th place standing. He carries a Net Points total of 44, firmly placing him in contention for a strong overall result.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
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Kempe Drops Down Leaderboard After Challenging Day
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Round One of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix continued under testing conditions in Vilamoura, Day 2 delivered mixed conditions where only one race was completed on Day Two. The latest result has seen Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe drop down the leaderboard in the highly competitive ILCA 7 fleet.
The prestigious regatta, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing, has been slow to accumulate races, with just two now having been completed in the series. The ILCA 7 fleet features an elite group of young sailors competing at the highest level.
Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe, who finished 16th in the opening race, faced a tougher outing on Day Two. Kempe finished the lone race of the day in 26th position.
This result pushes him down the overall leaderboard. Kempe now sits in 40th place in the fleet standings, having accumulated a total of 42 points (with 16 and 26 points from his two races).
With racing scheduled to continue, Kempe will be looking for improved results over the coming days to climb back into the upper echelons of the competitive fleet.
Would you like to know the current overall leader of the ILCA 7 fleet at the Portugal Grand Prix?
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Kempe Underway at Portugal Grand Prix in ILCA 7 Fleet
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Round One of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix got underway, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing, bringing together an elite group of young sailors in the highly competitive ILCA 7 fleet, including Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe.
The prestigious regatta, which attracts top international sailors preparing for major events, managed to complete just one race on the opening day.
Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe, who is an experienced competitor on the international circuit, finished 17th in the lone race sailed.
Racing conditions in Vilamoura often feature competitive winds and swell, providing a challenging environment for the sailors.
Competition is scheduled to continue through to November 30th, giving Kempe ample opportunity to climb the leaderboard over the coming days.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Bromby Takes Early Lead as IOD Keelboat Nationals
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The 2025 Bermuda Keelboat Nationals in the International One Design (IOD) Class commenced with a thrilling four-race schedule in the Great Sound, with Peter Bromby establishing an early command of the fleet.
Veteran sailor Olympian Peter Bromby, at the helm of Falcon, put on a masterclass of consistency and speed to top the leaderboard after Day One. Bromby leads the fleet comfortably with a total of 5 points.
His near-perfect day saw him secure victory in the first three races, demonstrating superior control and strategy in the challenging Great Sound conditions. He only relinquished his winning streak in the final race of the day, where he finished second, ensuring a commanding lead heading into the next day of competition.
Behind Bromby, the competition for second place is fiercely contested, with two boats tied on 14 points apiece.
Blythe Walker, sailing Peppercorn, currently occupies second place on countback. Walker struggled to find his form early on, finishing the first two races in fourth place and then dropping to fifth in the third race. However, he rebounded spectacularly in the final race of the day, securing a crucial victory that propelled him up the standings.
Sharing the 14-point tally is Adam Barboza sailing Bounty, who sits in third place. Barboza showed consistency across the middle of the fleet, posting two third-place finishes and a second place, though a sixth-place finish in one race means he trails Walker on the tie-breaker rule after the opening four races.
The stage is set for a gripping remainder of the championships, with the battle for the podium wide open behind the high-flying Bromby.
IOD Class 2025 Bermuda Keelboat Nationals Leaderboard
05 Peter Bromby - Falcon
14 Blythe Walker - Peppercorn
14 Adam Barboza - Bounty
15 Patrick Cooper - Solna
17 Kelsey Durham - Privateer
19 Craig Davis - Vrengen
29 Maxwell Curtis - Celerity
36 Kevin Horsfield/Hubert Watlington - Impulse
38 Ray DeSilva - Shadow
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Ebbin & Tulane Sail to Podium Finish at Nationals
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Christian Ebbin and his Tulane University sailing teammates have secured a highly commendable third-place finish at the 2025 College Sailing Match Race National Championship. The prestigious championship regatta was hosted by the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tulane had earned their automatic qualification for the national championship back in September, following skipper Kelly Holthus’s victory in the Southeast Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SEISA) Match Race Championship.
Holthus once again took the helm as skipper for the national event, leading a crew that included Bermuda's Ebbin, alongside Martha Hughes, Lillie Foster, and Sabrina Anderson. The team demonstrated excellent tactical knowledge and boat handling throughout the competition, consistently performing against the nation's top collegiate match racing programs.
Their third-place finish underscores Tulane’s growing presence in college sailing and provides a strong end-to-season result for the entire crew, including Ebbin, who played a vital role in their success on the water.
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