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9 Teams Competing to Represent US in 2017 America’s Cup

These are the 9 teams so far registered to compete for the honor of representing the US in the 2017 America’s Cup. The Cup will take place on Bermuda’s Great Sound. Let’s meet the hopefuls.

 

 

Crew at the capstan, weighing anchor, 1932–3

Boston’s New Flying Eagle Freedom team

 

 

In the lee of the port bow while becalmed, 1932–33

Portand, Maine’s Beer Skipper team

 

 

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Columbus, Ohio’s Bowling League Ramblers team

 

 

Replica of the HMS Bounty docked at Key West Bight_8431786681_l

San Diego’s Too Tall Teddy team

 

Schooner Western Union entering Key West Harbor_8388627803_l

Stalled and Lonely team from Chesapeake Bay

 

Sloop DEFIANCE and Channel Pile Light on Sydney Harbour_8231934250_l

Martha’s Vineyard’s Apple Pickers team

 

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The Hanson family team from Sheboygan, WI

 

The mizzen mast with all aback, 1932–33

Pepper and Salt Shaker team from Naragansett

 

The ship Discovery, Antarctica, 1901_4078337883_l

Cool Heads Deep Freezer Products team from Green Bay, WI

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