The Jonesboro Cup

Type: Location/Event — Annual Yacht Race Established: 1899 Location: Jonesboro Status: Canon (confirmed by creator)

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Overview

Jonesboro established the Jonesboro Cup, a yacht race, in 1899. All boats in all divisions may be powered only by wind — no engines permitted, regardless of division technology.

Divisions (as of 2020)

• Class A — traditional 36-meter sloop hull boats (original division, dating to 1899)
• Class B — catamarans and trimarans (established 1984)
• Class C — hydrofoils (established 1990)
• Class D — airlift and semi-antigravity boats, hovering just above the water (established 2014)

Appearances

• Creator-provided detail

Open Questions

• Race course, frequency, and notable winners/champions not yet detailed