For two decades, Brookes was a regular competitor at yachting events in England.

In 1964, Fujisawa hosted the yachting events of the 1964 Summer Olympics.

"Sponsorship of yachting events has changed dramatically in the last decade or so," Mr. Moran said.

As a yachting event it pre-dates the more prestigious America's Cup by 11 years.

The yachting event will include 16 teams from 9 countries competing in identical 35-foot sailboats known as J/105's.

The chances of us all getting behind a yachting event to this extent again seem unlikely, absurd even.

Corio Bay is also host to many sailing and yachting events.

Built by the Russians to coincide with the yachting event at the 1980 Olympics, the spire soars 1,030 feet.

The yachting events of the 1996 Summer Olympics were held off the island's coast in Wassaw Sound.

There are 10 yachting events, with 17 sailors per team, beginning on July 27.