German team Mare took the first leg of the 2012 Atlantic Cup from Charleston to New York City. Bodacious Dream took leg two of the race from NYC to Newport, RI, with their decision to go east around Block Island proving the right choice. Mare however, proved its Atlantic Cup dominance by going on to win three of five inshore races in Newport and finishing second in the other two heats – en route to claiming the title of 2012 Atlantic Cup champion. Bodacious Dream held on to second place overall, with Gryphon Solo II taking third overall.