A TECHNILOGICAL LEAP

Bill Koch, the industrialist and philanthropist, poured vast resources and high technology into the successful 1992 defence for the San Diego Yacht Club but it was the first Cup that saw the emergence of Italy as a serious contender with Raul Gardini’s Il Moro di Venezia campaign making the Match and inspiring future generations. The Americans clinched the Match 4-1 but the Italians took a notable 3 second victory in race two to level the Match 1-1.