Saturday, August 1 (1pm): Presentation at CYC

In 1851 a radical looking schooner ghosted out of the afternoon mist and swiftly sailed past the Royal Yacht stationed in the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the south coast of England, on an afternoon when Queen Victoria was watching a sailing race.

As the schooner, named America, passed the Royal Yacht in first position, and saluted by dipping its ensign three times, Queen Victoria asked one of her attendants to tell her who was in second place.

 “Your Majesty, there is no second,” came the reply.  That phrase, just four words, is still the best description of the America’s Cup, and how it represents the singular pursuit of excellence.

Troy Sears will take the modern replica of the world’s most famous racing yacht, America, to sailing communities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. This will give sailing fans of all ages a chance to sail back in time aboard a painstaking replica of the original America, which in 1851 stunned the world by winning the legendary sailing race around the Isle of Wight and won the trophy that now bears her name, the America’s Cup!

The tour launched in July 2015 out of San Diego, California, and the yacht America will embark on a North American voyage, serving as an official ambassador of the America’s Cup.

The America’s Cup Tour in the Pacific Northwest

The 1851 replica schooner, America, will be visiting many ports in the Pacific Northwest on its 2015 leg of the America’s Cup Tour.  Troy Sears, owner and skipper of America, says “This opportunity is about more than engaging the yachting community in discussions about the current state of America’s Cup racing.  It’s also about generating greater interest and awareness among today’s youth. We’re looking forward to welcoming young minds aboard America to explore the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM disciplines) that have always been an integral part of America’s Cup racing.”

Scheduled ports for Tour visits in the Pacific Northwest are:

Aug 9 – Port Townsend, Northwest Maritime Center

Aug 14 – Port of Everett / Everett YC

Aug 15-16 – Seattle, Bell Harbor / Presentation at Corinthian YC (Aug 15)

Aug 17 – Seattle, South Lake Union – North Wall

Aug 18 – Seattle, Sail Sand Point

Aug 19 – Port of Brownsville, Kipsat Maritime & Heritage Center

Aug 20-23 – Tacoma, Foss Waterway Seaport / Tacoma YC

Events will take place at public docks, maritime centers, community sailing associations, and yacht clubs in each port and will include dockside walk aboard tours of America, special junior sailor talks & tours, a multimedia presentation on the America’s Cup, and sails aboard America.  All events are open to the public, except some yacht club events.  Look for further announcements and information from media and organizations in your area.  Tickets for the sails aboard America in all areas will be available online at www.zerve.com/nxtLevelSail.

For further information and details regarding the America’s Cup Tour please contact:

America’s Cup Tour
Yacht Club & Public Events
John Berry
j.berry@enterramediagroup.com