Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe story of the 1983 America's Cup challenge, where the Australian team financed by business tycoon Alan Bond, finally wrests the cup from the New York Yacht Club, after an unbroken 132 year winning streak.
Acting
John Wood plays Bond like a sweaty, desperate king.
Production
Glorious 80s re-creations of Perth's most regrettable fashion choices.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real America's Cup win became Australia's 'moon landing' moment — this series aired while Bond was still a national hero, before his spectacular bankruptcy and imprisonment for fraud.
Nicholas Hammond, who plays Conner, was TV's original Spider-Man in the 1970s — from webslinger to yacht loser.
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