America's Cup.... Sporting Memories Traditional Geocache
America's Cup.... Sporting Memories
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Amy Gillett was a dedicated sportswoman. She competed for Australia in rowing, before changing sports and started riding. Sadly Amy was killed while in Germany on a training ride.
This is the third of what I hope will be many more caches along the bikeway. Please add your own personal tribute along the bikeway.
In 1983 Australia won the America's Cup. The New York Yacht Club had held the trophy for 132 years.
Some facts
Name of vessel: Australia II
Captain: John Bertrand
Designer: Ben Lexcen
Owner: Alan Bond
Official mascot: boxing kangaroo
One of the special features of the yacht was it's winged keel.
Bob Hawke - Prime Minister said "Any boss who sacks a worker for not turning up today is a bum"
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