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Australia II

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The Australia II was a groundbreaking yacht that achieved a historic victory in the America's Cup in 1983. Designed by Ben Lexcen, it was the first non-American yacht to win the prestigious trophy in the 132-year history of the race. The yacht's innovative design featured a winged keel, which significantly improved its stability and maneuverability. This victory ended a 24-race winning streak for American yachts and marked a major upset in international sailing competition. The America's Cup itself is one of the oldest trophies in yachting, first offered in 1851.12

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