The America's Cup: The Race of the Century

by Simon Shaw

Book Overview

The eff ort to win the America's Cup had taken Australia 7 Challenges since 1962, including

4 in 10 years by Alan Bond, of which three 12 metres had been designed by Ben Lexcen -

Souther Cross, Australia and Australia II. John Bertrand outsailed his American Rival, Dennis

Conner, with the best possible boat and sails, designed and made by sailmaker Tom Schnakenberg.

The Challenge had brought together a unique...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638127271
• ISBN13: 9781638127277
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Pen Culture Solutions
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"