1987 America's Cup: Blackaller's Bet

Tom Blackaller's bet with New Zealand Challenge as to who would go to the Semi-Finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup. edited from TVNZ's public broadcast coverage of the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup, anchored by PJ Montgomery

[@johnwebster8433]

Blackaller was a breath of fresh air . The man was a legend . great sailor ...... And sail maker . He was also a great auto racer . The man did many great things in his 49 years . Gone far to early . Thanks for posting this video , good to see Tom in his element .

[@whynot64928]

The funniest Americas cup press conference by far

[@KrasimirNaumovKBN]

We need more people like Tom Balckaller in sailing.

[@StFidjnr]

@ 0:10 the eve of the race that put the final nail in the NYYC coffin for the 1987 America's Cup

[@divisioneight]

My, the characters and egos in that series was something, wasn't it. It sure made it a lot of fun.

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

Chris Dickson was a legend.