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The America's Cup was established in 1851. This is the oldest, and arguably the most prestigious, event in yacht racing. Participants are restricted to a measurement formula for the boats, and the rules concerning this formula have been controversial since the beginning.

Since 2015, it has been owned by Blockhouse Bay Management Company. IYC is accessible by water via private club tender.

Vendée Globe

The Vendée Globe is named after the Département of Vendée, France, where the race starts and ends. A single-handed, non-stop round the world race, it's widely known as one of the most challenging and extreme sporting events. Its duration is more than three months and it takes places every four years.

The top sailing race in the world is currently considered the America's Cup, a prestigious yacht race begun in 1851 and raced on AC75 foiling boats.

The Vendée Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world sailing race that takes place every four years.

The Vendée Globe

The Vendée Globe is the most extreme around-the-world race in the sailing calendar. Begun in 1989, it is known as “The Everest of the Seas” and takes place every four years.

At the top of the hierarchy sits the captain, also known as the master. The captain is responsible for the overall operation of the yacht, including navigation, safety, and compliance with maritime regulations.