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AMERICAS CUP 2009

33rd America's Cup to be held in Valencia Spain
Between May & July 2009

2 Pre-Regatta's
To be held in 2008. One in Valencia the second in another European country in the Autumn.

The America's Cup is the most famous and most prestigious regatta in the sailing calender, and the oldest active trophy in international sport.

America's Cup History Special Photo Gallery 

Ajaxnetphoto.com continues to post new subject categories on its growing web image archive. under 'Recent Postings' on its 'Picture Desk' drop-down subject category menu page, visitors will find new folders containing dozens of images of interest to sailing aficionados. After last years 32nd America's Cup yacht racing series held off Valencia, Spain, in June, Ajaxnetphoto.com offers sailing history writers, journalists and publishers a wealth of material from earlier matches sailed in America and Australia together with a gallery of personalities associated with the event and for which the prize is a Victorian silver wine ewar.

The 'Auld Mug' 

Originally called the 100 Guinea Cup and presented to the winner of a 60 mile race around the Isle of Wight in 1851, the 'auld mug' subsequently became known as America's Cup, named for the winner of that first race.

Amongst the many stellar images offered by Ajaxnetphoto.com is photojournalist Jonathan Eastland's stunning 1987 Kodachrome Cup picture of French Kiss defeating America II in challenger eliminations off Fremantle, Australia. The America's Cup History Special folders will be updated frequently in the lead up to this year's event.

 

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Reader Feedback 

Lensmaster

Hello
I'm the groupmaster of a relatively new group:
http://www.squidoo.com/groups/americas-cup
The just finished America's Cup and the great racing have inspired me to start this group. Your lens would add value to this sailing group, feel free to join!

ReplyPosted July 05, 2007