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International yacht-racing trophy named after
the US schooner America, owned by J L
Stevens, who won a race around the Isle of
Wight 1851. Offered for a challenge in 1870,
it is now contested every three or four
years, and is a seven-race series. The USA
have dominated the race, only twice losing
possession, in 1983 to Australia and in 1989
to New Zealand, then regaining it after a
court battle. All races were held at
Newport, Rhode Island, until 1987 when the
Perth Yacht Club, Australia, hosted the
series. Yachts are very expensive to produce
and only syndicates can afford to provide a
yacht capable of winning the trophy.