The'Granddaddy of Match Racing' is the Congressional Cup, held at the Long Beach Yacht Club every Spring, It features 5 days of racing on identical 37 foot Catalinas that were purpose built for this event by Frank Butler. The race is sailed off of the Belmont Pier in Long Beach, CA, and attracts many Sailors who go on to compete in the America's Cup.<https://thecongressionalcup.com>