A New Tack

Of course, Koch was right about the need for teamwork. The Italians and Kiwis proved that off Point Loma, and something else besides: Given patience, study and practice, the new IACC boats are sailable.

Still, the absence of a U.S. boat at the end robbed the two finalists of complete satisfaction. Said Cayard, "It would have been nice for the World Championships to be something other than the Challenger Derby."