During the early years of the New York Yacht Club, racing for prize money was the primary objective of most members. In 1851, a syndicate of NYYC enthusiasts built and raced America and captured the One Hundred Sovereign Cup at the annual regatta of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, England. In 1857, the trophy was donated to the NYYC, renamed the Americas Cup, and thus was the beginning of the Americas Cup races as we know them today.

KIT FEATURES

Laser cut wooden parts for ease of assembly

Authentic plank-on-bulkhead construction

High-quality basswood planking strips

True-to-scale Britannia metal, brass, and hardwood fittings

Three sheets of detailed plans and illustrated step-by-step instruction manual

Five page parts list

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Length 25″

Height 20-1/2″

Scale 3/16″ = 1 ft. (1:64)