Three days of breeze, beers, and big results

Long Beach Race Week 2025 brought together over 120 boats and hundreds of sailors to the Southern California coast for three days of tight racing, champagne sailing, and Catalina Eddy doing exactly what it’s known for, delivering clean breeze and layered shifts. With racecourses set from the breakwater to Seal Beach, it was one of the best-sailed editions in recent memory, and a strong weekend for Ullman-powered teams across multiple fleets.

The J/70 class turned out to be one of the largest and most competitive fleets of the weekend. With seven races sailed over three days, every point counted. From stacked starts to fast downwinds, the racing was tight and tactical, with gains made in boat-handling and positioning rather than just speed. As always, consistency at the top of the fleet came down to clean execution and staying out of trouble around the marks. The class remains one of the most technical and intense to race in, and this weekend proved that again. 

In PHRF A, Jeff Janov’s​​​​​​​ The Baby Screams, a Melges 32, fitted out with Ullman Sails, posted a perfect seven-race scorecard. In the same division, Obsidian turned heads with solid results and fast transitions in the building breeze, showing that speed and handling go hand in hand when conditions heat up.

The Random Leg courses tested sail selection and tactics more than straight-line speed. Rode Rage, Cirus, Cuchulainn, and Vigilante were all sailing with Ullman Sails and keeping pace through longer legs and less forgiving lanes. Whether upwind in tight swell or trying to hold angles on deep reaches, their setups delivered the control. Raptor 2 and Slight Disorder were also out repping the brand, quietly but confidently stacking up consistent finishes. And Zephyr made its mark once again, capitalizing on clear air and clean laylines to show just what Ullman Sails can do in hands that know how to use them.

The Moore 24 Class, small, fast, and always competitive, had a solid turnout this year. Dani Girl sailed under Ullman power and brought strong positioning in the early races, while Mooretician added even more presence to the fleet. Sail number 92, also confirmed with Ullman Sails, performed well in the tightest mark roundings of the regatta. There’s something timeless about seeing this class go full send down the course with our sails. These are boats where every inch and maneuver counts.

At the larger end of the fleet, Ramble On — a Beneteau 44.7 — put in clean work across the range, especially downwind, where smooth sail transitions and pressure awareness made a noticeable difference. These boats might not always show up in the front-page photos, but the execution and consistency throughout the weekend were a quiet reminder of how deep Ullman’s footprint runs on the West Coast.

There’s a reason Long Beach Race Week keeps people coming back. It’s not just the trophies or the breeze, it’s the scene, the challenge, and the chance to line up against the best. 

photos Bronny Daniels