The origins of the America's Sailing Cup date back to 1851, when the first edition of this prestigious sailing competition was held in London, on the occasion of the Great Exhibition.
The trophy, a silver jug valued at 100 guineas, was won by the American schooner America, which defeated fourteen ships of the Royal London Yacht Squadron.
Since then, the trophy was renamed the America's Cup and became the symbol of sailing excellence, technological innovation and international competition.
The 2024 America's Sailing Cup will be the 37th edition of this historic regatta and will be held in the city of Barcelona, Spain. It will be the first time it is held in the Mediterranean and also the first time that women's teams participate.
The event will take place between August 22 and October 27, 2024 and will feature the participation of the best teams and sailors in the world, who will compete aboard the spectacular AC75, sailboats measuring 20.7 meters in length and 26.5 meters high that can reach speeds of over 50 knots thanks to its innovative hydrofoil systems.
The 2024 America's Sailing Cup will be a unique opportunity to enjoy a top-level sporting spectacle and also to promote the transformation of Barcelona's Port Olímpic, which will become the epicenter of nautical and social activity during the event.
The 2024 America's Sailing Cup will, without a doubt, be a historic event for the city of Barcelona and for the world of sailing.