The Congressional Cup is recognized as the ‘granddaddy’ of modern world-class match racing. Often referred to as the gateway to America’s Cup, the Grade One match race regatta attracts the world's best match racing sailors. Long Beach Yacht Club is proud to have founded and hosted this world-class regatta since 1965. The Congressional Cup is premium yacht racing at its finest, featuring an elite delegation of the best sailors in the world, competing in five days of rousing matches, aiming to don the esteemed Crimson Blazer.