Editorial Reviews of Winging It:
“This is a book aimed at everyone – from those who have just found the America’s Cup, intrigued by the AC72 wingsailed catamaran, the changes from the 12-Metre era, more recently International America’s Cup Class of monohulls, and who just want to know more from a book that can be carried around in their kitbag.
“Then there are those who are long-time Cup fans, who just need a quick reference, on some point or incident, as a memory refresher or statistical pointer. In this regard, Winging It has proved to be excellent.
“Reading Winging It underlines just how much did happen in the course of the 34th America’s Cup, the amount of change that went on, and how all that dovetails together into the event which is remembered primarily for its outcome.
“As would be expected there is a race by race account of the Match, followed by an analysis of why Oracle Team USA was able to achieve their win, plus a look forward to the implications of the 34th Match on the next event. ….”
“Winging It holds a place on my bookshelf that is within easy reach. It has become the go-to book on the 34th America’s Cup as a means of quickly checking a fact, or time sequence or some aspect of the Cup that has become a little fuzzy even after this short passage of time. It should have a place in everyone’s laptop kitbag, either as a quick read in a spare moment, or as a serious reference.”
—– Reviewed by Richard Gladwell writing for Sail-World.com Read Entire Review
“… A treasure trove of information…”
“As much fun as it was to watch the Cup itself, the pace of events – not to mention the secrecy surrounding the two camps throughout the competition – was such that it was impossible to get the complete picture. Winging It fills in those gaps and in the process also affords the reader a chance to enjoy the “greatest comeback in sports history” all over again.” – SAIL Magazine, February 2014”
—– Reviewed at SAIL Magazine, February, 2014 Read Entire Review
“The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting America’s Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in Winging It: Oracle Team USA’s Incredible Comeback to Defend The America’s Cup.Written by three veteran sailing journalists, Winging It provides an insider’s look at the professional sailing business and the America’s Cup….”
Daniel Fisher of Forbes reviewed the book on December 23, 2013. Read his Review of Winging It at Forbes.com
“Whether you are a casual fan or a die-hard America’s Cup follower, you’re likely to enjoy ‘Winging It.’ The three authors – all accredited journalists who spent many, many hours in the America’s Cup Media Center – will take you from the origins of the America’s Cup in 1851 all the way through Oracle Team USA’s incredible comeback in San Francisco in September 2013.”
“If you are watching replays of the races, Chapter 12 provides an excellent guide for each of the 19 races. You’ll understand better how Emirates Team New Zealand jumped out to an 8-1 lead and how OTUSA climbed a steep learning curve to improve their boat handling and speed, and how they came back with eight straight wins in their improbable defense of the America’s Cup. The six charts on pages 213-214 tell the tale succinctly, graphing the tacking angles and speeds of both teams.”
—– Reviewed by Jack Griffin at CupExperience Read Entire Review