History Lesson: The Very First America's Cup Race

Yachting World takes a look back to the race that started it all back in 1851.  On the eve of the 35th America's Cup, I thought it might be fun to look back at the very first race around the Isle of Wight which was won by the yacht America (hence the name of the cup).  Click here to read about the very beginings of the oldest trophy in all of sports.

The historic yacht America!