To Win at all Costs

This is a lively, informative, and often amusing look at the yacht race which found clubs, men and countries, challenging for the most prestigious trophy in yachting: the Americas Cup. This fascinating program traces the boats from schooners to 12 meter boats. Beginning with a reenactment of the first race at Cowes in 1851, it follows through to the lifting of the Cup from American grasp in 1983. Rare archival footage, paintings, stills and drawings illustrate the extraordinary men, yachts materials and effort that have surrounded this premiere and at times controversial yachting event!