Barcelona bound

Article Abstract:

JJ Isler and her crew Pamela Healy are the defending World Champions in the Women's 470 Class and are favored to win gold medals as part of the US sailing team at the 1992 Olympics. Isler began her sailing career at the age of six and was captain of the sailing team at Yale University.

Biography, Isler, JJ

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Behind the scenes

Article Abstract:

Three unsung heroes of the 1992 America's Cup yacht race are profiled. Dean Phipps made emergency repairs to the mast of the New Zealand boat. Dawn Riley is the only woman on any of the teams. John Bertrand is the tactical strategist of Team Dennis Conner.

Behavior, America's Cup races, Phipps, Dean, Riley, Dawn, Bertrand, John

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Behind the scenes

Article Abstract:

Brunswick Corp, the largest boat builder in the US, is an official sponsor of the 1996 summer Olympics in Georgia. The company donated the use of 200 support boats that will stage the yachting, rowing, canoe and kayak competitions.

Marketing, Boating industry, Brunswick Corp., BC, 1996 AD

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