"The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting
America's Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in
"Winging It: Oracle Team USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend The
America's Cup." Written by three veteran sailing journalists,
"Winging It" provides an insider's look at the professional sailing
business and the America's Cup, from how the 72-foot cats became
the boat of choice -- one early requirement: They had to be able to
be disassembled and transported in standard shipping containers --
to the design modifications Oracle made in the later stages of the
series to bounce back from an 8:1 deficit and retain the Cup (not
much besides some minor tinkering with the rudder)."
-"Forbes"
"Whether you are a casual fan or a die-hard America's Cup
follower, you're likely to enjoy "Winging It." The three
authors-all accredited journalists who spent many, many hours in
the America's Cup Media Center-will take you from the origins of
the America's Cup in 1851 all the way through Oracle Team USA's
incredible comeback in San Francisco in September 2013."
-CupExperience.com
""Winging It" holds a place on my bookshelf that is within easy
reach. It has become the go-to book on the 34th America's Cup as a
means of quickly checking a fact, or time sequence or some aspect
of the Cup that has become a little fuzzy even after this short
passage of time. It should have a place in everyone's laptop
kitbag, either as a quick read in a spare moment, or as a serious
reference."
-Sail-World.com
A miracle on the water
Millions of sailing enthusiasts and casual fans alike watched
the America's Cup in awe as the ORACLE TEAM USA trailing one point
to New Zealand's eight, was first to the finish line in eight
consecutive races. This miracle triumph left many wondering "How
did they do it?"
The answers come together in "Winging It," with insights from
naval architects and builders on their radical boat designs, the
consequences of racing these untested boats, and explanations of
how the foils and wingsails--rarely seen on boats before--work. The
book explores the impact of events that led up to the Cup,
including how a sudden capsize threw the entire event into doubt
before the 2013 America's Cup ultimately delivered an epic finale.
Top sailors share their stories, including the victorious Jimmy
Spithill on USA 17 and the shockingly defeated ETNZ skipper Dean
Barker.
This is the story of an historic win that goes beyond the
emotions of the day to explain how the many months of innovation,
research, trials, and failures helped secure the Cup in the final
race on September 25.
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