1903 America's Cup/Timelines


 * August 7 1902 Challenge signed by the RUYC
 * October 16 1902 Challenge accepted by the NYYC
 * March 17 1903 Shamrock III launched
 * April 12, 1903 Reliance launched
 * August 16 1903 Official measurement of the entrants by the NYYC
 * August 20 1903 First attempt declared "no race" with Reliance in the lead
 * August 22 1903 First race, Reliance wins by 7 minutes 3 seconds
 * August 25 1903 Second race, Reliance wins by 1 minute 19 seconds
 * August 27 1903 "No race", Reliance crossing finish first
 * August 29 1903 For first time in America's Cup history race postponed due to high winds
 * August 31 1903 "No race", time expires with Reliance in lead
 * September 3 1903 Final race, Reliance declared victor, Shamrock III fails to cross line