I assembled this a few years ago because even I forget some of the boats and events I sailed. Still fond memories; and still making more.
Category: america’s cup 1977
COURAGEOUS SUMMER OF 1977
The film produced by NBC sports is well done and a perspective I had not previously considered.
AMERICA’S CUP SUMMER 1977
FORTY YEARS AGO/ FIFTY YEARS AGO
Forty years ago about this date we towed to Newport for the start of the selection trials to defend the America’s Cup.
We had had a small regatta in Marblehead over the Memorial day weekend in which “Courageous” was faster on every point of sail. Reggie Pierce looked up from the grinder handles and quipped: “It’s going to be a long summer”. Those words proved to be prophetic.
“Independence” was supposed to be the anointed defender. The rest is history.
“Intrepid” will celebrate 50 years.
