At 160 years old, the America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport. The America's Cup has evolved into one of the world's leading sporting competitions -- featuring the best sailors on the world's fastest boats, the wing-sailed AC45 and AC72 catamarans.
The new America's Cup World Series opened its inaugural season in August 2011 and continues with events around the world. In the summer of 2013, the 34th America's Cup begins with the Louis Vuitton Cup July 4-September 1, followed by the America's Cup Finals September 7-22.
It's Wingsail Cats for a 2013 America's Cup! Defender and Challenger reveal their 72-foot catamarans which are the yachts for 2013. Racing will begin with three regattas in 2011 and more in 2012. The Defense of the America's Cup itself takes place in San Francisco 2013.
The America's Cup Challenger and Defender Selection Series will take place in July and August, 2013. The dates for the actual America's Cup Match, which will be a best of nine-series, are currently September 7-22, 2013.
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