The competition began with unfavorable weather conditions at Queen Mary, with forecasts predicting winds of up to 50 miles per hour.
After a briefing with umpires, a representative boat from each team was sent to test the waters, and upon successful handling of the conditions, the rest of the teams were allowed to start racing at around 11 o'clock.
The first race saw significant gusts of up to 30 knots, with the American Team emerging victorious in a tight competition.
However, the British Team fought back, winning three consecutive races to end the first day 3-1 ahead.
On the second day, despite windy conditions, the weather was more pleasant with occasional sunshine.
The American Team ultimately won The British American Cup 2025.
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Author's summary: American Team wins cup despite challenges.