<P> The cup was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight in England , which was won by the schooner America . The trophy , originally named the ' £ 100 Cup ' , was renamed the America 's Cup after the yacht and was donated to the New York Yacht Club ( NYYC ) under the terms of the Deed of Gift , which made the cup available for perpetual international competition . </P>
<P> The cup was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight in England , which was won by the schooner America . The trophy , originally named the ' £ 100 Cup ' , was renamed the America 's Cup after the yacht and was donated to the New York Yacht Club ( NYYC ) under the terms of the Deed of Gift , which made the cup available for perpetual international competition . </P>
where did the first america 's cup take place
where did the first america 's cup take place
Isle of Wight in England
Isle of Wight in England