Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews

Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island

Nonfiction, Sports, Water Sports, Sailing, Art & Architecture, Photography, Travel
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Author: Mark J. Gabrielson ISBN: 9781614239154
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: April 23, 2013
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Mark J. Gabrielson
ISBN: 9781614239154
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: April 23, 2013
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.
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In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.

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