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)