The Knickerbocker Cup, hosted by the Manhasset Bay YC, is the first event in the 2015 USA Match Racing Grand Slam. With the winner qualifying for an entry in the prestigious Argo Gold Cup later this year, competition between the 8 teams will be fierce as they battle it out head-to-head in the Swedish Match 40 class yachts. Racing starts Thursday 6th August and runs through until Sunday 9th, follow the action here and on Facebook.