The edge

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The 1999 GMC Yukon/Yachting Key West Race Week was participated in by 274 boats. The boat owners who won in the competition were John Thomson and Pete du Pont. Among the amateurs who also won were Irvine Laidlaw and Brian Porter while Waldek Zaleski was the surprise winner.

Author: McNeil, Sean

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The magic of Black Magic

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The Black Magic's splendid performance in the 1995 America's Cup can be attributed to the boat's innovative design and its crew's superb boat-handling skills. This combination produced an impressive synergy which helped the boat win the race.

Author: Whidden, Tom
Design and construction, Sailboats

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Subjects list: Competitions, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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