Joshua Powell is a sailboat racing enthusiast who participates in competitive sailing events in Michigan and Miami. Powell has raced in key sailing competitions and regatta, including the Vintage Gold Cup Star Class.
Sailboat Racing
For Joshua Powell, nothing feels quite as freeing as being poised at the helm of his sailboat. Gliding across open waters of Michigan and Miami, Powell sets his everyday worries adrift. But as calming as waking the waters may be, it’s the thrill that sets in during a sailing competition that really draws Powell to the sport. An active Competitive Racing Sailor, he participates in various racing events every year. He is particularly drawn to regatta, or competitive sailboat racing series that combine various elements of the sport for a complex competition adhering to a specific route. Outside of the hustle and bustle of his daily life, he finds adventure in sailboat racing. Powell is known for sailing Michigan and Miami both recreationally and competitively.
Sailing Competitions
Sailboat racing enthusiast and competitive racing sailor Joshua Powell trains and participates in competitive sailing engagements as often as he can. He primarily can be found sailing Miami and Michigan; but that doesn’t mean he never sets sail to explore elsewhere! Powell is drawn to regatta events, or sailing competitions that encompass a series of races and events. Translated from the Venetian language, ‘regatta’ means ‘contest, contention for mastery.’ And that’s exactly the type of thrill Powell seeks when he competes!
Over the years sailing Michigan and Miami, Joshua Powell has participated in various thrilling events. Powell competes both as a solo sailor, as well as with a boating crew. The circumstances of a race or regatta are what decide his crew selection choice. Powell’s favorite sailing competitions include:
- Vintage Gold Cup
- Bacardi Cup
- Miami Star Winter Series
