 "The World" reported it as the fastest race ever sailed, over a course of 15 miles to windward and return under reefed sail and a gale.In 1894 "Vigilant" was bought by Howard Gould and became the first America's Cup defender to sail in Europe for the British yachting season.In the Mount's Bay Regatta of July 28, 1894 the Vigilant was piloted by Benjamin Nicholls of Penzance and the Prince of Wales's (later Edward VII) yacht "Britannia" was piloted by Ben's brother Philip Nicholls.