Genius v computer, Lexcen's battle to keep the Cup
Date4 August 1984
Object numberANMS0107[129]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 590 × 405 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionNewspaper article comprising four pages from the Weekend Magazine, dated 4-5 August 1984. Written by Sandra McGrath, it relates to Ben Lexcen's design process and the computer trials that he is doing to improve the winged keel and keep the America's Cup in Australia.
'A revolutionary keel won the America's Cup. A revolutionary computer might keep it here. But first Ben Lexcen, the world's greatest 12 metre designer, has to learn to master the system. Like a super athlete in training, Lexcen is going through the painful business of practice sessions. Sandra McGrath watched him at an early warm up.'
27 September 1984
