Chapter 01 of 5
The 1851 Challenge
How the schooner America ignited a 170-year naval rivalry.
- Legacy
The Oldest Trophy
The America's Cup predates the modern Olympics by 45 years. It is the oldest international trophy still contested in any sport.
- Origin
The Great Exhibition
In 1851, the Royal Yacht Squadron hosted a race around the Isle of Wight to celebrate the Great Exhibition of London.
- The Challenger
The Yankee Schooner
Six members of the New York Yacht Club built the schooner 'America' specifically to challenge British naval supremacy.
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What was the legendary response when Queen Victoria asked who finished the 1851 race in second place?
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⛵ America's Cup
- 01The 1851 ChallengeHow the schooner America ignited a 170-year naval rivalry.
- 02The Wing-Sail RevolutionTrading soft canvas for vertical airplane wings.
- 03Hydrofoils: Flying on WaterLifting hulls above the waves to break the 50-knot barrier.
- 04The Grinders & CyclorsHuman power meets hydraulic pressure in the engine room.
- 05Design Rule Courtroom BattlesWhere lawyers and blueprints win the race before it starts.