The America’s Cup was held by the New York Yacht Club and defended successfully for 132 years from 1851 to 1983. What foreign skipper finally defeated the American defenders and what country did he come from?
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Thanks to all readers who sent in answers to last week’s question on hard chines on modern cruising boat design. The winner this week is Ronnie Loftus, Warren, RI who emailed: “Chines on a modern sailboat hulls help to add volume to the interior for larger living spaces and add a bit of initial stability to keep the boat from heeling over too much when sailing on the wind.”
