From May 26th through June 27th, Bermuda will host the America?s Cup presented by Louis Vuitton, the world?s oldest and most prestigious sailing event. The competition will draw six teams comprised of the world?s best sailors to the crystal blue waters of Bermuda?s Great Sound for the first time in the event?s 166 years. The […]The post America’s Cup 2017: Where To Stay, Play And Eat in Bermuda appeared first on Pursuitist.

From May 26th through June 27th, Bermuda will host the America?s Cup presented by Louis Vuitton, the world?s oldest and most prestigious sailing event. The competition will draw six teams comprised of the world?s best sailors to the crystal blue waters of Bermuda?s Great Sound for the first time in the event?s 166 years.The America?s Cup races are steeped in history, dating back to the Royal Yacht Squadron?s Annual Regatta around the Isle of Wight in 1851. An unusual looking Schooner named America, owned by the fledgling New York Yacht Club (NYYC), unexpectedly emerged from the mist, surpassed all 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron and came out to win the trophy. The trophy was later renamed America?s Cup and since the 1850s, has been held in trust as a perpetual challenge trophy to promote friendly competition among sailing nations.Like past editions, the 2017 America?s Cup will be a grand test of athleticism, sailing prowess and nautical design, as well as fund-raising and management skills. But several factors are making this year?s comp...