Bermudian sailing veteran Peter Bromby is competing at the 2026 Vintage Gold Cup, which got underway this week on Gull Lake in Michigan.

The regatta opened with three races contested in light but steady breeze, conditions that produced tight competition across the fleet of classic wooden Star boats. The opening day saw three different winners take line honours, underlining just how evenly matched the field proved to be in the early going.

The Vintage Gold Cup has become a celebrated fixture for enthusiasts of classic Star class yachts, drawing experienced sailors from around the world to race the restored wooden boats. Bromby, one of Bermuda's most accomplished sailors and a veteran of multiple Olympic campaigns in the Star class, is no stranger to the design, having campaigned the keelboat at the highest levels of international competition throughout his career.

Organisers described the first day as ideal for the fleet, with the consistent breeze allowing for close, tactical racing on the Michigan lake. Further races are scheduled as the regatta continues, with Bromby expected to remain in the hunt as the series progresses. Bermuda sailing followers will be watching closely as the island's representative competes against a strong international field in one of the sport's most unique classic boat gatherings.