“It stopped the nation” - Australia II Skipper and Olympian John Bertrand 🇦🇺 Celebrating 42 years since the iconic Australia II win at the 1983 America’s Cup! 🦘⛵️ #TeamAUS | Australian Sailing | Australian Sailing Team | Australian Olympic Team

28K views · 196 reactions | On this day in 1983, Australia II became the first challenger to win the America's Cup in 132 years. Reporters: Paul Marshall in Los Angles and Ken Begg in Perth. more - Kerry O'Brien's report for 7 News https://youtu.be/JHNGgRl5aD4 www.7News.com.au #AmericasCup #7News | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

“Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum!” ⛵ Does this bring back memories? From stem to stern, it’s one of the greatest moments for Australia, and this weekend marks 37 years since the Australia II won the America’s Cup. 🏆 Down 3-1, the Aussies made the comeback dream a reality in the deciding race to break the longest winning streak in the history of sport — 132 years. 🇦🇺 | ABC Sport

Today is the 40th anniversary of Australia winning the America’s Cup in 1983. Australia II skipper John Bertrand joins us on News Breakfast at 8.40am to talk about the special moment. We all know where Bob Hawke was on the big day 🤣… Where were you? (And apologies to anyone under the age of 50. Ask your parents!) | Michael Rowland Broadcaster