America’s Cup (yachting context)

The America’s Cup is the oldest international sailing competition, where teams from different countries race highly advanced, high-performance yachts. It’s a match race held in designated waters, testing skill, strategy, and technology. The event originated in 1851 and has evolved into a contest of innovation and precision. The winning team earns the right to defend the cup against challengers in subsequent races. The America’s Cup is renowned for pushing the limits of sailing design and tactics, embodying both tradition and cutting-edge maritime engineering.