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> >Of course Dennis hopes to win.  His 1983 defeat was the first time the Cup
> >was taken from the U.S. since 1851.
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> As for the first defeat since 1851, as I understand it 1983 was the
> first time they had a chance. It is my understanding that prior to 1983
> they (other countries) were required to sail (ie. they couldn't be
> shipped over) their boats over to the USA and were also required to use 
> only equipment from their country.
> 
> Bob Schneider
> ihnp4!hpfcla!hpfcll!rjs

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Actually, this is only half true.  Prior to the 1983 challenge
all materials, and the design, had to originate from the
challenging country.  The story of Baron Biche buying a Swiss
boatyard, and moving it across the border into France, in order
to compete is a tribute to the power of the buck, er franc.

As for sailing to the trials, this WAS true, but only when the
sailing was done in "J" and "K" (I think those are the right classes)
class boats, and it didn't matter then: the yachts were 130+ feet
and had crews of 40+.

Beside, who'd be crazy enough to attempt a transatlantic
crossing in a twelve?  No nav lights, lifelines, galley, loran
or radio (well, not really) would make for a dangerous, not to
mention uncomfortable, trip.

:r all usual disclaimers

Geoff Walton
NCR E&M San Diego
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