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The Star
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Sailing-Poole schools the field as Congressional Cup turns 60
LONG BEACH, California (Reuters) -Defending champion Chris Poole has made a loud statement of intent at the 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup, steering his Riptide Racing team to six straight victories on Wednesday's opening day of competition. After morning light winds, Long Beach's signature sea breeze allowed organisers to complete six flights of the opening round-robin. "We had a great day today - the crew is working really well together and we are focusing on one race at a time, but a good start for us and we will build on the momentum," said American Poole, who seeks a third consecutive Crimson Blazer. Switzerland's Eric Monnin, Australia's Cole Tapper, and local skipper David Hood share second place with four wins apiece. Canada's Peter Wickwire claimed three victories, including upsets against veterans Eric Monnin and Johnie Berntsson. "Storm Match Racing is pretty excited about our first day. We've been watching Johnie and Eric for a long time - we've sailed against them before and they have always cleaned us up, so it was a pretty cool day for us to beat them both," said Wickwire. Spectators at Belmont Pier witnessed aggressive pre-starts and tight finishes as the world-class field showcased why the Congressional Cup remains one of match racing's premier events. 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 identical Catalina 37s for the coveted Crimson Blazer, making it a key stop on the World Match Racing Tour and a proving ground for future America's Cup talent. Congressional Cup teams typically consist of six or seven members, who, combined, must remain within the maximum team weight limit of 525 kg. (Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Poole schools the field as Congressional Cup turns 60
LONG BEACH, California - Defending champion Chris Poole has made a loud statement of intent at the 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup, steering his Riptide Racing team to six straight victories on Wednesday's opening day of competition. After morning light winds, Long Beach's signature sea breeze allowed organisers to complete six flights of the opening round-robin. "We had a great day today - the crew is working really well together and we are focusing on one race at a time, but a good start for us and we will build on the momentum," said American Poole, who seeks a third consecutive Crimson Blazer. Switzerland's Eric Monnin, Australia's Cole Tapper, and local skipper David Hood share second place with four wins apiece. Canada's Peter Wickwire claimed three victories, including upsets against veterans Eric Monnin and Johnie Berntsson. "Storm Match Racing is pretty excited about our first day. We've been watching Johnie and Eric for a long time - we've sailed against them before and they have always cleaned us up, so it was a pretty cool day for us to beat them both," said Wickwire. Spectators at Belmont Pier witnessed aggressive pre-starts and tight finishes as the world-class field showcased why the Congressional Cup remains one of match racing's premier events. 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 identical Catalina 37s for the coveted Crimson Blazer, making it a key stop on the World Match Racing Tour and a proving ground for future America's Cup talent. Congressional Cup teams typically consist of six or seven members, who, combined, must remain within the maximum team weight limit of 525 kg. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Five to Flow® Partners with Leading Global Organization to Support Aspire Oxford in Combating Homelessness and Unemployment
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Five to Flow, an integrative consulting firm specializing in human and AI-powered organizational wellness solutions, announced a strategic partnership with a UK-based global technology leader to support Aspire Oxford, a nonprofit tackling homelessness and unemployment in Oxfordshire. Five to Flow, Aspire Oxford, Partnership Highlights: Impact Investment: Five to Flow donates 5% of each client engagement value to nonprofits that enable infrastructure, provide necessities, and educate children globally Community Outreach: The contribution to Aspire Oxford will assist over 2,000 underprivileged locals in Oxfordshire, where homelessness has surged by 60% since 2021, driven by a severe housing shortage and high living costs Digital Empowerment: The donation will support initiatives like Getting Oxfordshire Online, providing refurbished laptops to bridge the digital divide, as well as employment training and homelessness prevention Chris Poole, Fundraising Officer at Aspire Oxford: 'We are absolutely delighted to receive this generous support from Five to Flow. I'd like to express our deep gratitude. We simply cannot do the work we do without the support of organizations like Five to Flow.' Driving Innovation and Social Impact Kate Visconti, Founder and CEO of Five to Flow: 'At Five to Flow, we measure success by the positive change we can inspire in the communities we serve. Supporting Aspire Oxford reflects our commitment to equipping and empowering people to experience a better today and build for a better tomorrow.' This collaboration demonstrates Five to Flow's ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility. By supporting organizations like Aspire Oxford, Five to Flow makes a tangible difference in communities worldwide. For more information on how you can help, visit About Five to Flow Five to Flow is a global consulting collective committed to Curing the Dis-Ease™ of Organizational Dysfunction through human intelligence, AI-powered insights, neuroscience-based methodologies, and holistic transformation. By optimizing the five core elements of People, Culture, Process, Technology, and Analytics, Five to Flow helps organizations unlock peak performance and sustainable growth. Its flagship tools include: At Five to Flow, AI elevates human potential while keeping people at the center of every solution.
