Shortly
after the New York Court of Appeals issued its ruling
in 1990 which awarded the America's Cup to the San
Diego Yacht Club, millionaire Bill Koch burst upon
the scene with his mantra of technology, teamwork
and talent -- and one of the most massive war chests
ever.
The combination proved unbeatable as the rookie, who
insisted on occasionally steering his own boat showed
the veterans how to build a fast sailboat. His America³
first dispatched Dennis Conner, then surprised most
America’s Cup pundits by downing Italy’s Il Moro
di Venezia, 4-1.
1995
- SAN DIEGO (USA)
YOUNG
AMERICA (USA) is def. by BLACK MAGIC - 5/0
The
persistent New Zealanders, like their Australian counterparts
a decade earlier, proved relentless in their quest
for the Cup.
In the 29th defense, the Kiwis' black boat became
a symbol of supremacy on the seas off Point Loma,
amassing an unprecedented 42-1 record during the four-month
long Louis Vuitton Cup challenger trials.
They easily won the finals to earn the right to host
the 1999-2000 defense.
2000
- AUCKLAND (NZL)
TEAM
NZ (NZL) def. LUNA ROSSA (ITA) - 5/0
New
Zealand does it again, sweeps Prada to keep The Cup.
After 149 years, a small and proud nation, New Zealand
successfully defends the America's Cup which will
remain at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Yacht
Club in Auckland, New Zealand.
Two America's Cup finals, ten races, TNZ was never
behind at any mark.
Alinghi
won the XXXIst America’s Cup Match in Auckland and,
for the first time in its 152-year history, the America’s
Cup is going back to Europe.
Ernesto Bertarelli’s Swiss Team swept away Team New
Zealand in five consecutive races, becoming the first
Challenger to win the America’s Cup on its initial
attempt.
