Before the America's Cup defenders sought exorbitant hosting rights, there was a lasting love affair with the city and the event. While the Australians
In February 1987, Stars and Stripes, skippered by Dennis Conner, regained the America’s Cup from Australia, who had won it for the first time in 1983. Held in Fremantle, the Australian defender Kookaburra III was outclassed in the best-of-seven, losing four straight races.
In February 1987, Stars and Stripes, skippered by Dennis Conner, regained the America’s Cup from Australia, who had won it for the first time in 1983. Held in Fremantle, the Australian defender Kookaburra III was outclassed in the best-of-seven, losing four straight races.