Oh, Freedom and the America’s Cup
“Olin was in tears when he first saw the boat.”For 132 years straight, the America’s Cup was held in American hands, the longest winning streak in sports. The last successful defender of that tradition was a 12-Meter from a design firm that left an indelible mark on 20th century yachting, Sparkman & Stephens. The year was 1980, the boat was Freedom, and with Dennis