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Various footage from the America's Cup before videos went digital

by Magnus Smith 1 Oct 2024 23:59 BST
The 1988 America's Cup was the 27th America's Cup regatta, and was contested between the defender, San Diego Yacht Club represented by Stars & Stripes H3, and the challenger, the Mercury Bay Boating Club represented by KZ-1. © Bob Grieser/Outside Images www.outsideimages.com

We bring you America's Cup videos from the 1980s and 1990s, after the 12 Metre era had ended. There are some classic races and press conferences.

America's Cup 1988 on US TV news

America's Cup - 1988 Deed of Gift match

America's Cup - British Blue Arrow challenge, 1988

1988 America's Cup - press conferences

Black Magic - How Team New Zealand Conquered the America's Cup in the 1990s

America's Cup 1995 Documentary

America's Cup - oneAustralia recovery after sinking in the year 1995

America's Cup 1995 (part 1) - see also (part 2)

Raising Their Main: The Story of the 1995 All-Women's America's Cup Team

What of the rest?

Do you know the location of any other great videos, particularly from before the year 2000? We would love to share these with sailors worldwide. You can submit video links for immediate review.

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The 1988 America's Cup - on board the Big-Boat. - photo © Bob Grieser/Outside Images www.outsideimages.com
The 1988 America's Cup - on board the Big-Boat. - photo © Bob Grieser/Outside Images www.outsideimages.com

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