Known as "The City of Sails", this New Zealand metropolis hosted the America's Cup 2000 yachting competition
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What's Doing in Auckland - The New York Times  Nov 26, 1995 ... As the cup's new owner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, prepares its defense for 1999 or 2000, city officials are planning to spruce ... facilities to lure more tourists during and after the next America's Cup races. ... Christmas Day starts the summer season in the City of Sails, when Aucklanders turn...
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AUCKLAND AHOY! / Plying the waters of New Zealand's largest city ...  Jun 24, 2007 ... But the America's Cup -- the international sailing competition currently roiling the ... As host of the 1999-2000 contest (and again in '02-'03), the North Island ... They offer a taste of everything for which other parts of New Zealand are known: .... Island, but that just seems wrong when you're in the City of Sails.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Page 65  Mar 28, 1999 ... 1 Each America's Cup yacht carries a crew of 1 6 sailors. ... may be topped only by the enthusiasm New Zealanders show for the competition.
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Jeopary Questions page 1098 - THEATRE 2000 - TriviaBistro.com  BIG CITY: Known as "The City of Sails", this New Zealand metropolis hosted the America's Cup 2000 yachting competition  BRIGHT "LIGHT"S: An Alexandrian...
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Auckland - Wikipedia  Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in ..... 135,000 yachts and launches are registered in Auckland, and around 60,500 of the country's .... The former hosts the Auckland Cup and New Zealand Derby in March, and the ..... It was renovated in 2000 to its original condition.
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America's Cup - Wikipedia  The America's Cup, affectionately known as the "Auld Mug", is a trophy awarded to the winner ... If the challenging club wins the match, it gains stewardship of the cup. ... In 1970, for the first time, there were multiple challengers, so the NYYC ..... the America's Cup regatta had been held in Europe, or in a country different from...
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HISTORY OF THE AMERICA'S CUP - 35th America's Cup  After winning the trophy, the United States embarked on what would become the ... That day in August, 1851, the yacht America, representing the young New...
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List of cities in New Zealand - Wikipedia  Urban areas by population. Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island. Hamilton. Tauranga. Napier. Hastings. Dunedin.
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America's Cup: how the yachts go faster than the wind - Telegraph  Sep 26, 2013 ... However, the boats in the America's Cup use rigid wing sails rather than traditional ... On these boats the wing sail is built in two separate elements, .... to understand the analogy then fine, but don't treat those people that are trying ... If you're travelling quicker than the wind is blowing, aren't you creating...
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Yacht 'Columbia' - The Yacht Photography Collection of J. S. Johnston  748. Columbia and Shamrock, 'A Start' Photo Date: Oct. 3, 1899. ... defended the America's Cup in 1899 against Irish challenger Shamrock, and ... "Columbia enters America's Cup legend as the first boat to win the trophy two times in succession. ... [In] 1903 Columbia is refitted by Edwin D. Morgan and skippered by Captain...
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New Zealand Main Cities - Love New Zealand  North Island Cities; North Island Towns; South Island Cities; South Island Towns ... Auckland. 405,000, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. The city is...
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Team New Zealand - Wikipedia  Team New Zealand is a sailing team based in Auckland, New Zealand representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Team New Zealand has become a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the America's Cup in 1995 and 2000. ... 1.1 Founding; 1.2 1995: Black Magic; 1.3 2000: "Still New Zealand's Cup"...
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The Schooner America Won the Hundred Guinea Cup  The Schooner America Won the Hundred Guinea Cup August 22, 1851. On August 22, 1851, the low black schooner (2-masted sailboat) America sailed around...
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America's Cup - Wikipedia  The America's Cup, affectionately known as the "Auld Mug", is a trophy awarded to the winner ... The trophy was renamed the America's Cup after the yacht and was donated to .... a previous defender from the 1870 fleet race, easily defeated the challenger ... In contrast, the NYYC cautiously prepared its first selection trials.
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America's Cup: Black Magic whitewashes Prada - ESPN.com  AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- The protege won the prize while the skipper ... Following his first America's Cup race at the helm, Dean Barker hoisted the trophy. ... steered Team New Zealand to a 5-0 win over Conner off San Diego in 1995, one...
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List of cities in New Zealand - Wikipedia
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Christchurch - Wikipedia  Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north ... Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter on 31 July 1856, making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand. The river that...
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Ask Me A Trivia Question -- 2 -- - Discussion on Topix  Mar 14, 2012 ... This sterling silver yachting trophy was designed by London's Robert Garrard Crown jewelers in 1848. Would this be the America's Cup?
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America's Cup 34 - California SCR 124 Supporting America's Cup ...  Aug 31, 2010 ... California SCR 124 Supporting the America's Cup Coming Soon ... would petition the BMW Oracle Racing Team representing the Golden Gate Yacht ... WHEREAS, On August 22, 1851, the United States-built schooner America defeated a fleet of Britain's finest ships in a race around England's Isle of Wight.
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New York Yacht Club : Challenge and Adventure  New York Yacht Club 158th Annual Regatta Presented by Rolex ..... registration, please visit the Annual Regatta event page on New York Yacht Club's ... skipper of Carina, leads the class with only the classic yawl Nordwind for company. .... Pell Bridge, which serves as a gateway to Rhode Island's famous City by the Sea.
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America's Cup 1851 - usaBoatReview.com  August 22, 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America bests a fleet of Britain's finest ships in a race around England's Isle of Wight. The ornate silver trophy won by the America was later donated to the New York Yacht Club on ... Finally, on August 22, the America joined 14 British ships for a regatta around the Isle of Wight.