without exaggerating, america is the world's most famous racing yacht. it is also one of the most beautiful yachts in the world. the reason is simple. the original america put yachting on the map. it is why the most famous trophy in sailing is called the america's cup. in 1851, a boat named ?america? won the ?royal yacht squadrons? 100 guinea cup given to the winner of a race around the isle of wight. it is said?that the margin was so great that watching america sail past the royal yacht, queen victoria famously asked ?who came second? your majesty?there is no second? was the reply. the winners, members of the new york yacht club, donated the trophy to the club, to be held as a ?challenge? trophy. thus was born the america's cup, named after the boat, not the country.
