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Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Sports)

Mark J. Gabrielson

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Description:A thrilling tale fit for sailing experts and history buffs alike, historian Mark J. Gabrielson delivers the exciting tale of the Deer Isle a sailing story that offers an uncommon glimpse into American life at the turn of the twentieth century.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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Sports). To get started finding Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Sports), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A thrilling tale fit for sailing experts and history buffs alike, historian Mark J. Gabrielson delivers the exciting tale of the Deer Isle a sailing story that offers an uncommon glimpse into American life at the turn of the twentieth century.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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Sports). To get started finding Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Sports), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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