America's+Cup

=__ America's Cup __=

The America's Cup Yacht Race first started in 1851, it is one of the well known races in sailing. In 1983 the boat Australia II won the race, ending the longest winning streak in the history of sport. The captain of the boat was John Bertrand, he lead his team to the first Australain victory in the America's Cup. The Australia ll sported the innovative winged keel which helped keep the boat alot more steady during rougher seas and also lifted the boat slightly higher out of the water, reducing drag. this concept helped lead Australia ll to the victory. After World War II the huge and expensive J class yachts were replaced by the much smaller 12 meter class yachts, which measure from approximately 20 to 23 m.

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