When Newport Beat New Zealand: The Incredible Story of the 1963 America's Cup

In 1963, the New Zealand yacht Aotearoa challenged the American yacht Weatherly for the America's Cup, the oldest international sporting trophy. The race was a close and hard-fought battle, and in the end, Weatherly emerged victorious. This book tells the story of the race, from the design and construction of the yachts to the thrilling final race. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of human achievement and determination.

All Black and Amber: When Newport Beat New Zealand

by Kazune Kawahara

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1111 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	168 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The Design and Construction of the Yachts

The America's Cup is a race for 12-meter yachts, which are large, high-performance sailing yachts. The yachts are designed to be as fast and efficient as possible, and they are built using the latest technology and materials. The Aotearoa and the Weatherly were both designed by world-renowned yacht designers, and they were built by skilled craftsmen using the finest materials available.

The Aotearoa was a radical design for its time. It was the first yacht to be built with a fiberglass hull, and it was also the first yacht to use a keel-centerboard configuration. The Weatherly was a more traditional design, but it was also a very fast and efficient yacht. It was built with a wooden hull and a lead keel.

The Race

The America's Cup race is a series of races, and the first yacht to win four races wins the Cup. The race is held on a course off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, and it is typically sailed in September. The 1963 race was a close and hard-fought battle, and the two yachts were often neck and neck. In the end, Weatherly emerged victorious, winning four races to Aotearoa's three.

The Aftermath

The 1963 America's Cup race was a major upset, and it sent shockwaves through the sailing world. It was the first time that an American yacht had lost the Cup to a foreign challenger. The race also had a major impact on New Zealand, which had never before challenged for the Cup. The race inspired a new generation of New Zealand sailors, and it helped to put New Zealand on the map as a sailing nation.

When Newport Beat New Zealand is a thrilling account of one of the most exciting and historic yacht races in history. It is a story of human achievement and determination, and it is a must-read for any fan of sailing or sports.

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All Black and Amber: When Newport Beat New Zealand

by Kazune Kawahara

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1111 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	168 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE