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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