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35 years on: The 1983 America's Cup race turns ugly

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

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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.

Australian the first female skipper to win round-the-world yacht race

Australian the first female skipper to win round-the-world yacht race

Sydneysider Wendy Tuck has guided Sanya Serenity Coast to victory in the near year-long event comprising 13 separate races spanning over 40,000 nautical miles.

  • by Adrian Warren