Oracle Team USA made an improbable comeback to defend America's Cup against New Zealand. USA started out two races in the hole as a penalty, so they had to defeat New Zealand 11 times to win 9-8. I think USA won 8 in a row to retain the Cup. The 19 races were the longest series yet in a competition that goes back to 1851. The boats were wonders of technology, but I hope they go with something smaller and cheaper next time so there will be a better field of competitors.
The image is by William A Coulter, and shows the defender Columbia and challenger Shamrock from the 1899 Cup races. It is from the 21-October-1899
San Francisco Call:
http://cablecarguy.blogspot.com/2013/09/liptons-attempt-to-lift-cup-has-failed.html
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