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Flashback 1983: Wild celebrations as Australia II wins America's Cup

Flashback 1983: Wild celebrations as Australia II wins America's Cup

In 1983, Australia II broke the longest sporting winning streak on record when it won the America's Cup. We remember the wild celebrations that followed the historic win.

  • by Bruce Stannard

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35 years on: Australia II's crew of winning larrikins
Flashback

35 years on: Australia II's crew of winning larrikins

In 1983, Australia II won the America's Cup. In this article from the archives we remember the dedication and humour of the crew that helped Australia II win the cup.

  • by Bruce Stannard
35 years on: The 1983 America's Cup race turns ugly
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35 years on: The 1983 America's Cup race turns ugly

In 1983 Australia II won the America's Cup, ending 132 years of American dominance. Fearful of losing the cup, the US team tried every tactic to disrupt the Australians.

  • by Bruce Stannard
Australian crews remain contenders at World Sailing Championships

Australian crews remain contenders at World Sailing Championships

The Australian crews are firmly in the mix at the World Sailing Championships in Denmark despite poor winds halting the busiest day of competition.