Jimmy Spithill Archives

America’s Cup: Everyone starts as a nipper

January 17th, 2014

Even 2-time America’s Cup winning skipper Jimmy Spithill (AUS) was young once. Here he is alongside sister Katie, with Sabots

December 19th, 2013

New Zealand’s national television broadcaster TVNZ posted their best online news moments in 2013, of which the 34th America’s Cup

November 17th, 2013

Two-time America’s Cup-winning skipper Jimmy Spithill is experiencing what many athletes in mainstream sports go through -free agency. Odds are

October 9th, 2013

Since winning skipper of the 34th America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill has been busy on the talk

October 6th, 2013

The Australian-born sailor who broke New Zealand’s hearts with his come-from-behind victory in the 34th America’s Cup, Oracle Team USA

September 17th, 2013

Strategist Tom Slingsby takes the helm during the tack until skipper Jimmy Spithill crosses over, while tactician (and back-up helm)

September 11th, 2013

By Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Picture this… you just lost the fifth race in the America’s Cup by a huge margin.

September 6th, 2013

On the eve of the 34th America’s Cup, skipper Jimmy Spithill and grinder Jono Macbeth of defender Oracle Team USA

September 5th, 2013

San Francisco, CA (September 5, 2013) – On May 6, 2010, the Defender and the then Challenger of Record, Club

July 29th, 2013

“Sailing an AC72…it’s kind of like a mountain climber taking on Mount Everest. It’s probably one of the most beautiful