Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

The King Edward VII Gold Cup is the oldest match racing trophy in the world for competition involving one-design yachts. It is a highly prestigious trophy with a rich tradition. It was the only King's Cup ever to be offered for competition in the United States which could be won outright. The Gold Cup was given in 1907 by King Edward VII at the Tri-Centary Regatta at Jamestown, Virginia. The Regatta was held in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the first permanent colony in America. The Trophy was won by C. Sherman Hoyt sailing his "Q" yacht Capsicum. It is a founding event of the World Match Racing Tour and is one of 3 World Championship Open Match Racing graded events outside of the the Open World Championships: meaning maximum points for competitors can be earned.

A regular 'who's who' of past America's Cup winners are engraved on the trophy: Sir Russell Coutts has won the event 7 times; Sir Ben Ainslie twice; Andy Green, Peter Gilmour & Jimmy Spithill have one it once.

Racing takes place in Hamilton Harbour.