The King Edward VII Gold Cup is the oldest Match Racing trophy in the world for competition involving One Design yachts. It is a highly prestigious trophy with a rich tradition. It was the only King's Cup ever to be offered for competition in the United States which could be won outright.
The venue brings world-class match racing close to shore where spectators can easily see the competition. The tournament takes place only steps from Bermuda's prestigious Front Street shopping district and historic downtown Hamilton.
The quarter and semi finals are both 'first to three' elimination rounds. The two teams that survive these rounds move on to the finals.
The finals feature the top teams in a 'first to three' head-to-head battle to determine the winner of the King Edward VII Gold Cup. The Petite Finals, a 'first to two' series, is between the two losing semi finalists for third and fourth place. Also on this day is the exciting Match Race between two traditional Bermuda Fitted Dinghies; the "Contest" representing the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and the "Elizabeth" from the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club.
General Information:
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
Attn: Andrew Cox, Vice Commodore
P.O. Box HM894
Hamilton, HMDX, Bermuda
Tel: 1 (441) 295-2214
Fax: 1 (441) 295-6361
