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Today, September 26, marks the 40th anniversary of the America's Cup win by Australia II

by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com/nz 26 Sep 2023 11:24 UTC 26 September 2021
Australia II about to cross the finish line marked by the Committee Boat, Black Knight, to win the America's Cup - September 26, 1983 © Paul Darling

Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island - handing the New York Yacht Club their first ever defeat since the first defence in 1870.

The departure of the Cup from the New York Yacht Club set the most prestigious trophy in sailing, off on a new direction - starting with the first defence outside USA, and one that in Fremantle is reckoned to be the best ever.


Media conference at the State Armoury moderated by press officer, Leonard Panaggio - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
Media conference at the State Armoury moderated by press officer, Leonard Panaggio - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
Australia II in a sail-over in the LV Cup - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
Australia II in a sail-over in the LV Cup - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
Australia II closes in on the finish line - Final Race - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
Australia II closes in on the finish line - Final Race - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
An exercise in body language in the final race. Top after four legs, and bottom after Australia II takes 57secs out of Liberty on Leg 5 - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
An exercise in body language in the final race. Top after four legs, and bottom after Australia II takes 57secs out of Liberty on Leg 5 - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
John Bertrand (left) and Alan Bond (right) - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
John Bertrand (left) and Alan Bond (right) - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
From left, John Bertrand, Alan Bond, Hugh Treharne, Damien Fewster, and Ben Lexcen below - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection
From left, John Bertrand, Alan Bond, Hugh Treharne, Damien Fewster, and Ben Lexcen below - 1983 America's Cup - Newport RI - photo © Paul Darling Collection

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