| Deed of Gift of the America's Cup | |
|---|---|
| Created | July 8, 1857 (original) February 2, 1882 (revised) October 24, 1887 (revised) December 17, 1956 (amended) April 5, 1985 (amended) |
| Location | Albany, New York |
| Author(s) | George L. Schuyler (originally with others) |
| Purpose | Promote friendly competition among nations |
The Deed of Gift of the America's Cup is the primary instrument that governs the rules to make a valid challenge for the America's Cup and the rules of conduct of the races. The current version of the deed of gift is the third revision of the original deed.[1] The original deed was written in 1852 and forwarded to the New York Yacht Club on July 8, 1857.[2]