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

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 04/23/2013
ISBN: 9781540207432
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d