The Winged Keel
In 1983 "Australia II" competing for the America's Cup in Newport, RI – stunned the sailing community by winning possession of the world's oldest continuously awarded trophy.
This year will mark the 80th year for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. [Ed: My father raced in 1949, one of the very first events. See “Finding Eolo” at base of post.] The America’s Cup is another famous sailing event, predating the American Civil War. All was well for the New York Yacht Club until …
