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North Sails Loft 57 Podcast

America's Cup challenger and final series 1980

Submitted by Mike Drury, showing footage from 1980

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Oldest footage of 12 Metre yachts part 2
by Magnus Smith
Some America's Cup fans still wish the event was contested in 12 Metres, but we are in the foiling age now. However, whatever class you think should be used to contest the Cup, it can still be wonderful to look back at the beauties of the past.Some America's Cup fans still wish the event was contested in 12 Metres, but we are in the foiling age now. However, whatever class you think should be used to contest the Cup, it can still be wonderful to look back at the beauties of the past.Posted 25 Aug 2024
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