USA, America (1851)
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Sponsored by the Royal Yacht Squadron a race was proposed around the Isle of Wight in 1851. The New York Yacht Club's entry was the
America which outsailed 8 cutters and 7 schooners. The runner up was the Yacht
Aurora
The first challenge for the Cup would not happen until 1870 and the Royal Thames Yacht Club's desire to see the Auld Mug returned home.
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