The Louis Vuitton Cup (Updated Edition)
Francois Chevalieris a yacht designer, professor of naval architecture at the University of Nantes, and marine author and artist residing in Paris. His previous books includeJ Classand the collectibleAmerica's Cup Yacht Designs.In the regatta circles,Bruno Troubléis a unmistakable character. An Olympic-level athlete, he began competing for the America’s Cup on board theFrance I. He also competed in the 1980 and 1983 series. From 1983 until 2007, he was the chief organizer of the Louis Vuitton Cup.John Edwin Bertrandis a legend in yachting, having skippered theAustralia IIto victory in the 1983 America's Cup, ending 132 years of American supremacy. Bertrand won the bronze medal in the Finn competition at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He is a member of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, and currently competes in Etchells Class boats. He wroteBorn to Winabout the 1983 America's Cup victory.