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Australia to play key role in new Ryder Cup-style sailing event

Australia to play key role in new Ryder Cup-style sailing event

A new sailing event has been launched in London, with Australia to be one of the six competing nations and to host the opening leg.

  • by Tom Cary

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Flashback 1983: Wild celebrations as Australia II wins America's Cup
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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
35 years on: Australia II's crew of winning larrikins
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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