The America’s Cup is an ornate bottomless, sterling silver ewer crafted in 1848 by Garrard's of London—who still repair it when needed. It’s an impressive piece of classic craftsmanship, but it is the only thing that hasn’t changed since this nautical battle royale began in 1851. One-hundred, seventy-three years ago, no one imagined yachts racing for the America’s Cup would be flying above the water in barely 6 knots of wind.
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