The best photos from the 35th America’s Cup

The America's Cup isn't just about celebrating the achievements of some of the best sailors in the world today, but also about inspiring the next generation. The America's Cup Endeavour Program has helped youngsters aged 9-14 from all across the world take to the water in Bermuda as part of a junior regatta, racing Hobie Wave catamarans. Here, the Dutch and Bermudan teams are assisted by safety RIBs as Oracle Team USA's raceboat speeds past.

The second week of the America’s Cup saw some dramatic twists and turns with Groupama Team France knocked out following the conclusion of the playoff qualifiers. However, it was Emirates Team New Zealand who made the most headlines with a dramatic capsize during the fourth playoff semi-final race against Land Rover BAR. As this close-up photo reveals, several crewmembers were able to cling onto their pedal-powered grinders after the raceboat pitch-poled on June 6.

However, this upset was not enough the throw Emirates Team New Zealand off course and they went on to beat Land Rover BAR 5-2 in the semi-final playoffs ending the British team's America's Cup campaign.

Numerous celebrities travelled to Bermuda to watch the America’s Cup, but for Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, the journey was a short one. The actor has lived in Bermuda with his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones for the past ten years, and he was given star treatment by Russell Coutts, CEO of the America’s Cup Event Authority, who invited Douglas to take part in the roof wetting ceremony for the new America’s Cup village before the pair headed out on the water to watch the sailing together.