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London, Nautical Books, 1986. first edition - h/c in d.j. A group of experts on the international yachting scene recreate the atmosphere, describe the events and communicate the excitement prior to the final encounter of the 1987 America's Cup, held in Australian waters at Fremantle, Western Australia. This was the first challenge outside of America in 132 years of the Cup. Detailed coverage of four years of preparations, the indiscretions committed and the fights fought prior to the start of the challenge. 310 x 250, pp. 200, b/w & col plates t/out, VG.