America’s Cup

21 May 2011 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, Sport Reading Time:  7 minutes

German Sailing Grand Prix 2006 - Team Shosholoza, United Internet Team Germany, BMW Oracle Racing © VollwertBIT

German Sailing Grand Prix 2006 – Team Shosholoza, United Internet Team Germany, BMW Oracle Racing © VollwertBIT

The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America’s Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club who is the current holder of the America’s Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club which is challenging for the cup. The America’s Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport.   read more…

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