Valencia was the host city for the thirty-second edition of the America’s Cup, one of the most prestigious events in sailing. The America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting competition still in existence, dating back to the mid-19th century. The event consists of match races between two sailing yachts: one representing the yacht club that currently holds the trophy (the “defender”) and the other representing the challenging yacht club (the “challenger”). The winner is awarded the famous trophy known as the “Auld Mug.” The first race for the Cup took place on August 22, 1851, around the Isle of Wight. It featured the schooner America , representing the New York Yacht Club, competing against a fleet of 15 yachts from Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron. The race was witnessed by Queen Victoria and the future King Edward VII, and America emerged victorious—giving the trophy its name. The New York Yacht Club went on to dominate the competition, winning the Auld Mug 25 times and holding...