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ADVentUre
icture it. Wing-sailed
catamarans flying at
speeds of more than 50
km/h in a contest that
includes both fleet and
match racing, testing the ability
of man and sail in a gruelling yet
invigorating experience. This is the
Americas Cup.
Affectionately known as the Auld Mug this
is one race where there is no consolation in
second place. As there simply is no second
place. Winner takes all and the match races
are held between two sailing yachts. The
yacht club that holds the America's Cup and
the club challenging for the cup.
the high seas
More than a century
of sailing history