A Consuming Passion - An Unofficial History of the America's Cup

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A Consuming Passion - An Unofficial History of the America's Cup

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In September 1983 Australia II crossed the finishing line to win the America's Cup, the first non-American yacht to take the title in 132 years. This documentary looks at the contest's colourful history. Colleagues recall the "irrepressible" nature of Aussie millionaire Alan Bond, who didn't let three failed campaigns hold him back. Campaign executive Warren Jones credits Ben Lexcen's revolutionary winged keel design as the key to Australia II's success, and recalls the excitement of winning....

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Video

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1995

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/unofficial-history-of-americas-cup-1995

Related subjects

yachting / sailing / ben lexcen / design / winged keel / alan bond / failure / success / freemantle / warren jones / bus mosbacher / new york yacht club / the tin cup / louis vuitton trophy / kerry packer / celebration / crew / halsey herreshoff / katamaran / courts / legal challenge / rebels / newport harbour / california / john longley / determination / new york / auckland harbour / sydney harbour / russell coutts / black magic / stars and stripes / chris dickson / financial backer / emil mosbacher / michael fay / james hardy / kz1 / auld mug / 12 metre yacht / san diego protocol / america's cup / court battle / dennis conner / united states

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