On boats competing in America’s Cup. 1970. CU schooner yacht sailing quickly, alone; shot of front of boat from aft (back of boat); shot of water splashing onto deck on a sharp tack (turn) shot from aft. Crew on deck as sails slowly towards cityscape. CU Sir Thomas Lipton talking (silently) in uniform. VO explains challenged and lost five times, then CU of Shamrock winning, sailing into harbor. CU Lipton’s portrait. CU sailors in white uniforms on board Gretel 2 of Australia at dock, being christened by Lady Packer. Gretel 2 and 1 CU sailing of together for trial races. CU Olin Steven’s new model tested in water bath.
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