Winging It: ORACLE TEAM USA’s Incredible Comeback to Defend the America’s Cup

Millions of sailing enthusiasts and casual fans alike watched the America’s Cup in awe as the ORACLE TEAM USA trailing one point to New Zealand’s eight, was first to the finish line in eight consecutive races. This miracle triumph left many wondering “How did they do it?”

The answers come together in Winging It, with insights from naval architects and builders on their radical boat designs, the consequences of racing these untested boats, and explanations of how the foils and wing sails—rarely seen on boats before—work.

The book explores the impact of events that led up to the Cup, including how a sudden capsize threw the entire event into doubt before the 2013 America’s Cup ultimately delivered an epic finale.

Top sailors share their stories, including the victorious Jimmy Spithill on USA 17 and the shockingly defeated ETNZ skipper Dean Barker.

Author: Diane Swintal and R. Steven Tsuchiya and Robert Kamins

Paperback: 224 Pages

SKU: P9487

About the Authors

Diane Swintal has written about yacht racing as well as auto racing for 25 years, covering the America’s Cup, the IndyCar series and sports car racing. A sailor and an avid golfer, Swintal resides in Southern California with her husband, motorsports artist Jim Swintal.
R. Steven Tsuchiya is a historian and freelance photographer of the Americas Cup. Steve is a contributor to Sailing World magazine and other yachting publications. He is a member of the Selection Committee of the Americas Cup Hall of Fame.
Robert Kamins analyzed the America’s Cup for the OLN television channel and has been a contributor to CupInfo.com for the past ten years.