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The America’s Cup: your essential guide

For a few weeks every four years, the world’s best sailing teams battle for the oldest trophy in international sport. The America’s Cup is the pinnacle of yacht racing, where the winner is decided after an intense and fiercely competitive series of one-to-one duels.

The 36th America’s Cup is taking place in New Zealand. It begins with a Challenger Selection Series that runs until 22 February, in which three teams compete for the right to race against

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