Born to Win
| Author | : John Bertrand |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : America's Cup |
| ISBN | : 9780553051186 |
The Americas Cup
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Australia II and the America's Cup
| Author | : Joop Slooff |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2016-03-22 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781530590230 |
Since 1851, the America's Cup has been the most prestigious trophy in the world of sailing. The America's Cup scene has always been the playground of the rich and mighty in this world, and characterized by controversial events and intrigues. It was not different in 1983, when for the first time in its history, the New York Yacht Club lost The Cup. The 1983 America's Cup winner was the 12-Metre yacht Australia II. It was equipped with a radical, innovative, winged keel that caused much upheaval in the summer of 1983. Upheaval that, occasionally, rumbles on until today. This book tells the story of the author's role in the design of the keel of Australia II. The scientific approach by two Dutch scientists (naval architect Piet van Oossanen and the author), that were involved with the design research, changed the landscape of yacht design. After the 1983 match, Cup campaigns embraced a more scientific way of designing boats. The Dutch scientists played a major role in this important change.
The America's Cup
| Author | : Alex Ferguson |
| Publisher | : Vyiha Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 713 |
| Release | : 2018-04-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9881300460 |
This book will take you in the sailing world and describe its competitive extremes. Never too technical to be understood, the volume will first provide you with the history of the most important competition in the sailing world. It will explain then the intricate evolution of the rules governing the competition and will move to describe the crews and the boats that made history in the America's Cup until the recent 36th edition. Detailed descriptions will underline the technological advancements that allowed the teams to continue improve performances and speed throughout the different editions of the competition. The book includes technical considerations on the new AC75 class and its exciting future in the upcoming 37th America's Cup.
Sailing on the Edge
| Author | : Bob Fisher |
| Publisher | : Insight Editions |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-07-02 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781608872060 |
Sailing on the Edge is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the race that has inspired sports enthusiasts and nations alike for more than 150 years. This ultimate treasury of the America’s Cup explores the sport’s rich history, tracing its evolution to becoming the most riveting race on the water with the most coveted prize. Recent advancements in technology and design have revolutionized the sport like never before, making the 2013 34th America’s Cup the most thrilling race to date. The 34th America’s Cup brings the international competition back to the United States for the first time in eighteen years, and the stunning San Francisco Bay provides the backdrop the two final stages. Two new classes of boats will debut—the AC45 catamarans and the AC72s, both more powerful and more demanding, resulting in an evermore-spectacular competition. Sailing on the Edge covers it all, from the science behind the shipbuilding to the artistry and strength of the skippers and their teams.
America's Cup San Francisco
| Author | : Kimball Livingston |
| Publisher | : Insight Editions |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-07-23 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781608872480 |
America’s Cup San Francisco covers it all, from the story of bringing the world’s oldest sporting trophy to the Golden Gate Yacht Club and building the new-look America’s Cup organization, to the launch of the AC72s—the fastest, most demanding catamarans on the planet. Get to know the teams who wield these powerful boats, the design challenges behind their build, and how the world’s best sailors harness the elements to make them fly. With a distinct focus on San Francisco, this souvenir keepsake not only follows the quest for the world’s oldest trophy as it unfolds in the blustery winds and beautiful waters of San Francisco Bay, but also offers a unique perspective on neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city. Complete with photographs from the world’s foremost marine photographers and a removable race map, America’s Cup San Francisco: The Official Guide is the ultimate companion to the 34th America’s Cup.
Upset
| Author | : Michael Levitt |
| Publisher | : Workman Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1983 |
| Genre | : America's Cup |
| ISBN | : 9780894806742 |
Describes the history of the America's Cup, tells how Liberty was selected to defend the Cup, and recounts all seven of the races that led to Australia II's victory
Comeback
| Author | : Dennis Conner |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 239 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : America's Cup |
| ISBN | : 9780747500407 |
An autobiographical account of Conner's involvement in, and ultimate domination of, the America's Cup. In 1983, after being the first American skipper to lose the cup in 132 years, Conner made a comeback after a $15 million campaign lasting 3 years.
Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews
| Author | : Mark J. Gabrielson |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2013-04-23 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1614239150 |
A thrilling tale fit for sailing experts and history buffs alike, historian Mark J. Gabrielson delivers the exciting tale of the Deer Isle Crew: a sailing story that offers an uncommon glimpse into American life at the turn of the twentieth century. In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.
The "America's'" Cup Races
| Author | : Herbert Lawrence Stone |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 442 |
| Release | : 1914 |
| Genre | : America's Cup |
| ISBN | : |
An America's Cup Treasury
| Author | : Gary Jobson |
| Publisher | : Mariners Museum |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : America's Cup |
| ISBN | : 9780917376511 |
Hardcore racing fanatics and casual daytrippers alike will be entertained and educated by an insider's view of the early history of the America's Cup. Highlighting this history are previously unpublished photographs of Edwin Levick and his sons from the first 10 America's Cup races. These evocative photographs are complemented by the personal anecdotes and insights of author Gary Jobson, a tactician on two winning America's Cup boats. Levick's photographs, housed at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, offer a rare and exciting look at sailing's premier race.
