Troy Sears // Schooner AMERICA

On the Wind Sailing by Andy Schell

Feb 23, 202601:25:00Sports & Recreation

Troy Sears is the owner and captain of the San Diego-based Schooner AMERICA, a 144-ft replica of the racing ship that came to be the namesake of the famous Cup. Troy is a huge America's Cup nerd & history buff, delving i...

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