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Description
The America's Cup is probably the most fiercely contested, the most controversial and, certainly, the most costly of all sailing competitions. In 1851 the trophy, then known as the Hundred Guineas Cup, was presented by the Royal Yacht Squadron to the America, winner of a race around the Isle of Wight. The Cup passed on to the New York Yacht Club where it remained until won by the Australians in 1983. The photographs in this book cover the history of the competition, from the first challenge in 1870 to the twenty ninth in 1995, and were all selected from the renowned Beken archives. These breathtaking images reveal not only the artistry of the craftsmen and designers who brought these yachts to life but also the remarkable skills of the crews who sailed them. Last, but not least, they showcase the talents of the legendary family of marine photographers, the Bekens.
