Dirty deals, spying, betrayal and legal battles - there has always been an undercurrent of skulduggery behind the scenes of the America's Cup. The full truth has never been laid bare - until now. This expose reveals the machinations behind yachting's most renowned and high profile sporting battle, and the rich and powerful people that have been drawn to it.
Alan Sefton is a former yachting journalist and publisher who has been following and covering the America’s Cup since 1980. He helped launch New Zealand’s involvement in the America’s Cup in the early to mid-1980s and was an adviser to Sir Michael Fay in his three influential campaigns for the Auld Mug. More recently, with the late Sir Peter Blake, he formed Team New Zealand and was its executive director for the successful challenge in 1995 and equally successful defence in 2000. He is a self-confessed ‘progressive traditionalist’ when it comes to Cup affairs and a committed supporter of the Deed of Gift and all that it intends. Larry Keating built a strong interest in America’s Cup history, working with the world's largest collection of historical film and video on the event for more than 25 years. Working at various levels in the media, he was inspired by New Zealand’s successes in international yachting through the 1970s and 80s, and travelled the world covering most of the major regattas, including around the world races, Olympic Games and America’s Cup regattas from 1987 onwards. His experience in photography, broadcasting and historical filmmaking took him to the very core of many of the dramas and controversies in this book. Now living in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, Larry continues to sail while watching with interest the never-ending saga of the America's Cup.
An exciting read for anyone interested in the America's Cup,
sailing or the skulduggery some will sink to in their desire to
win.
*Sailing Today*
A compelling book about the skulduggery that has attended Cup
affairs over its 166-year history.
*Breeze Magazine*
A very readable historic depiction of why the America's Cup has
been elevated above so many other events in our sport. An engaging
stroll through the circuitous surroundings of this historic
competition.
*Marine Industry News*
The writers are well informed and write with passion and
clarity.
*Sydney Morning Herald*
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