
The Bacardi Cup, gracing Coconut Grove's waters since 1962, embodies the neighborhood's racing heritage. When the 98th edition launches this March, it continues a tradition that defines this corner of Miami. The regatta transforms Biscayne Bay into an international stage where over 600 sailors from more than 20 nations compete across multiple racing classes. Star Class boats still feature prominently, as they have since the Cup's inception, but the competition has expanded to include J/70s, Melges 24s, VX Ones, and Viper 640s, creating a spectrum of world-class racing.
The bay's unique geography — a combination of protected waters, reliable winds, and depths that vary from deep channels to shallow flats — creates ideal conditions for both training and competition. The US Olympic Sailing Team established their winter headquarters at the Grove’s US Sailing Center in 1987. As a result, from December through early April, rising stars mix with local crews and international champions in Biscayne Bay.
Beyond the high-profile regattas, Coconut Grove's maritime institutions maintain a rich calendar of specialized events and education. The Biscayne Bay Yacht Club's signature races range from the Lime Cup Ocean Race — which has expanded since 1964 to include multiple divisions marked by the Avocado, Mango, Guava, and Papaya cups — to the technically innovative Predicted Log Contest of the J.M. Keely Trophy race, where the smallest cruiser has the same chance of winning as the largest through a sophisticated handicapping system.
The Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association coordinates these events, bringing together five major clubs: Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Key Biscayne Yacht Club, and Miami Yacht Club. The Coconut Grove Sailing Club offers rigorous US
Sailing-certified programs, progressing from basic keelboat handling through coastal navigation to celestial navigation, where students master traditional techniques for determining position using the sun, moon, planets, and stars — skills that remain vital even in today's age of satellite navigation.
This deep-rooted maritime culture and expertise helps explain the choice of Coconut Grove for this Four Seasons project. The development follows a pattern established in the 1880s, when the protected harbor and deep-water access first drew sailors to these shores. The property joins a waterfront maintained by daily rhythms: morning departures, afternoon races, evening ceremonies, and the steady return of boats to harbor.
Where sailboats catch the morning light on Biscayne Bay, Four Seasons crafts 70 residences in the heart of this racing harbor. The homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms and 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, feature private elevator access and Italian detailing by Michele Bönan. A signature restaurant and 10,000-square-foot Roman-inspired spa with cold plunges anchor the tower. The Surf Club Private membership completes the offering, extending privileges to 900 feet of Atlantic shore. Inquire with our sales team today.