On September 26, 1983, the Royal Perth Yacht Club’s Australia II beat the New York Yacht Club’s Liberty to win the America’s Cup.
This ended the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year winning streak.
Right around the same time, Dianne and Jim Forbes of Melbourne, Australia, welcomed a baby boy. They named their son Charles Australia II John Bertrand Ben Lexcen Forbes — Australia II for the yacht, John Bertrand for its skipper, and Ben Lexcen for its designer.
Sources:
- “Baby Named for Victory.” Gainesville Sun 30 Sept. 1983: 2A.
- History of the America’s Cup
That was me and my wife!
We got a bit excited about the victory!
Cool! Thanks for stopping by, Jim!