Sailing on the USA 76 - September 14, 2012
This is the USA 76 back in 2003 when it was used by the Oracle Racing team in the challenger
series for the 2003 America's Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand.
The boat beat all
comers until itlost to the Swiss team in the challenger series final. The Swiss went on
to beat Team New Zealand and become the only landlocked country to win the America's Cup.
Gettin' ready to set sail - Captain John is onboard the USA 76, which is 84 feet long and has a 115 foot long mast . It weighs
in at 25 tons, 19 of which are in the iron bulb keel, giving the boat incredible stability as you can see in the video below.
Anne, Laurie, Michelle, Sherri, and Jen
Michelle under the Bay Bridge
Jen and John
The 115 foot high mast reached about halfway to the west span of the Bay Bridge
Anne and Jen
Full speed ahead!
The conditions were perfect for a rock and roll day on the bay
Laurie with the wind in her face.
Swab the deck ya scallywags!
Headin' back to port
It was all Jen's fault
Laurie, Robbie, Jim, Sherri, and John
Tony and Randall grinding away
Tony's grindin' hard but is Jen?
Our stern and the Golden Gate Bridge
Michelle looks ready to take on the Kiwis, Swiss, or any other scurvy dog that's ready for a challenge.
Mason hangin' loose
Laurie and Michelle holdin' tight
Michelle and Shane stowin' the sail
Headin' back in after an amazing afternoon on the bay
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