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America's Cup: Australia II full replay of 30th win anniversary story

'Australia II (KA 6) is the 12 Metre challenge boat sailed by John Bertrand to win the 1983 America’s Cup.' © Juerg Kaufmann www.go4image.com Click Here to view large photo

The full replay of Australia II and the campaign to win the 1983 America's Cup featured on ABC TV's Australian Story including both parts

Down By The Sea ran over two weeks, tin early and mid-April and was screened in Australia. Here is the full replay.

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