The America's Cup Jubilee, being staged in August, celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the America's Cup. This International Sailing Event will take place in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, the venue of the first America's Cup Challenge in 1851, from Saturday 18th August through to Saturday 25th August. This will be a week of racing, nostalgia and future America's Cup preparation.
On August 22nd 1851, at exactly 1000, a gun fired by the Royal Yacht Squadron signalled the start of a race that would change the history of yachting. The low black schooner America's overwhelming victory heralded the beginning of the modern age of yacht racing and her legacy, the America's Cup, has become the world's oldest and most famous sporting trophy.
The America's Cup Jubilee Regatta celebrates the yachts, the champions and the characters of the 'Auld Mug' who have captured the hearts and minds of yachting enthusiasts the world over. Through a history of ever-changing rules, controversy and intense competition, the determination and physical courage of those that compete for the America's Cup remains as strong today as it was 150 years ago.
The organisers, The Royal Yacht Squadron together with the New York Yacht Club set a maximum entry of 200 boats.
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