The America’s Cup: Part Five – Sports Bizarre

The America’s Cup: Part Five – Sports Bizarre

With the British trying and failing for 100 years, the Australians now entered the fray, with Sir Frank Packer launching a challenge.

When Sir Frank was asked why he decided to challenge, he replied, "Alcohol and delusions of grandeur."

With the passing of Frank Packer, another Australian would pick up the mantle. He was from Western Australia, and his name was Alan Bond.

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Research

There is no limit to the writings on the America’s Cup, and this was one of the biggest research jobs I’ve had.

Some of the key sources included:

A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton's Extraordinary Life and His Quest for the America's Cup by Michael D'Antonio

The Quest for the America's Cup: Sailing to Victory by Richard V. Simpson

Exposed: The Dark Side of the America’s Cup by Alan Sefton and Larry Keating

Of course, the great man joined us and his book is Born To Win: The Power Of A Vision by John Bertrand.

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