1851 America's Cup
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The 100 Guineas Cup,[3] also known as the Hundred Guinea Cup[1] (£100 Cup),[4] or the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns,[5] was a regatta in 1851 which was the first competition for the trophy later named America's Cup.[1] The trophy was valued at 100 pounds-sterling which led to its various names, all variations on 100 Pound Cup.[NB 1][6][2] The race was won by the yacht America, leading to the trophy being renamed "America's Cup".[1] The official event known as "The America's Cup" was founded in 1857, when the deed of gift established the racing regattas.[1] The 1851 competition was a fleet race, whereas modern America's Cups finals are match races.
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Defender club: | Royal Yacht Squadron[1] |
Yacht: | 8 cutters, 9 schooners |
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Challenger club: | New York Yacht Club[2] |
Yacht: | America[1] |
Competition | |
Location: | Isle of Wight, UK [1] |
Dates: | 22 August 1851[1] |
Winner: | New York Yacht Club[2] |
Score: | 1:0 |
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