About this event
The National Capital Chapter is honored to offer our members a once-in-a-lifetime experience and proudly be the only BMW CCA Chapter hosting the America and the America's Cup Tour! "The America" is a historically accurate schooner that will give attendees a chance to sail back in time aboard a painstaking replica of the original "America," which in 1851 stunned the world by winning the legendary sailing race around the Isle of Wight and won the trophy that now bears her name, the America’s Cup!
In 1851 a radical looking schooner ghosted out of the afternoon mist and swiftly sailed past the Royal Yacht stationed in the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the south coast of England, on an afternoon when Queen Victoria was watching a sailing race. As the schooner, named America, passed the Royal Yacht in first position, and saluted by dipping its ensign three times, Queen Victoria asked one of her attendants to tell her who was in second place. “Your Majesty, there is no second,” came the reply. That phrase, just four words, is still the best description of the America’s Cup, and how it represents the singular pursuit of excellence.
We hope you will gather up your finest mates and join us for an amazing day in Annapolis!
Event requirements
Please register for each segment of the day separately.
To attend Cars & Coffee, please register so we know how many cars and individuals to expect. Metered parking at City Dock starts at 10:00 am (rate: $2/hour). Don't forget those quarters!
Both the NCC Lunch and the Sail aboard the America events require registration and payment to participate. The sail is sold out at this time; for the luncheon, please email kelsy@nccbmwcca.org to find out if there is availability at this time. The cost for the luncheon is $20 per adult, $10 per child.
Parking suggestions and other helpful tips regarding planning for the day's events will be provided via email updates to confirmed attendees.