America's Cup

The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport, dating back to 1851, when the yacht America, after which the trophy is named, beat the best of the British fleet in a race around the Isle of Wight, U.K. The trophy won on that day was donated in trust through a Deed of Gift and has since become a symbol of immense achievement.

In its nearly 200-year history, only four countries have managed to win the America’s Cup – USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland – making it perhaps the hardest title to capture in sport. The New York Yacht Club holds the record for the longest winning streak in sports history having defended the Cup 25 times since the first race in 1851 (and the first challenge in 1870) – a record that spanned 132 years.

The America’s Cup is the pinnacle of technological innovation and engineering in competitive sailing and represents a dynamic fusion of sport, technology, and innovation. Yacht development is an interdisciplinary collaboration to pioneer advancements in material sciences, aerodynamics, and hydrodynamics.

Sailing teams reflect this diversity, blending expertise not only from the world’s best sailors but also from disciplines such as cycling, rowing, and other sports – creating an environment where varied skill sets converge to achieve excellence.

The America’s Cup is more than a race: it is a platform for groundbreaking innovation with the potential to inspire global audiences across industries, sports interests, and generations. The America’s Cup showcases the intersection of sport and engineering, proving that excellence on water starts with innovation on land.