The $68 million tab of Koch's 1992 campaign reflects the whatever-it-takes attitude of the America-3 syndicate, and it moved Cup boat design/construction right into state-of-the-art technology. This book provides the thrills of dueling tacks on the water by 45-tonIACC yachts and an inside look at how technology and people were managed for superior performance. Includes 430 color photos.
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It was the late sports columnist Red Smith who opined that watching the America's Cup yacht race was as exciting as watching grass grow. While many spectators would agree, it is anything but dull for the participants, as this contribution to the history of sailboat racing proves. The only first-time entrant since the mid-19th century to win the cup, industrialist Bill Koch, with three degrees from MIT, put his faith in technology for the construction of his boats and in his conviction that a feeling for teamwork should govern crew selection. His faith was not misplaced, as his best ship, America3, defeated defending champion Dennis Conner in the 1992 preliminaries and the Italian team in the finals. The cost? $68 million, of which $15 million came from contributions. Koch's next project? An all-female crew. Of interest mainly to those who sail. Photos not seen by PW. 25,000 first printing; $100,000 ad/promo.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent primer for success in any field.,
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This review is from: To the Third Power: The Inside Story of Bill Koch's Winning Strategies for the America's Cup (Hardcover)
Mr. Larsen carefully details Bill Koch's diligently applied Total Quality Management philosophy, which always places attitude and teamwork first; it's an expert treatise on personnel management. Koch's no-nonsense approach to the pursuit of excellence in scientific research (boat design and building) is also very illuminating. Koch won the America's Cup because he earned it; money alone cannot buy victory in such a contest. A great book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb account of victory against overwhelming odds.,
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This review is from: To the Third Power: The Inside Story of Bill Koch's Winning Strategies for the America's Cup (Hardcover)
Set against the backdrop of the America's Cup, Bill Koch demonstrates his plan for success and beats Dennis Conner, the most famous sailor in the world, in his own backyard. Koch's approach to the America's Cup can be applied to yacht racing, business and life. As a testimony to the validity of his approach, while Koch spent eighteen winning the America's Cup his business recorded very respectable profits in his absence by following his plan for success. Anyone who wants to excell as an employee, employer or entrepreneur can benefit from this well written chronicle of achievement. A revealing look at a master of his environment. This book should be required reading for anyone who wants to achieve their goals
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Your kidding right?,
This review is from: To the Third Power: The Inside Story of Bill Koch's Winning Strategies for the America's Cup (Hardcover)
Is it possible to rate this rag as less then 1 star??I love this statement from the book: "I did not win the America's cup. The entire team did". Bill Koch Not for ONE MINUTE did ANYONE think that you, Bill, had "personally" won anything! You simply paid the bills so Buddy Melges and Dave Dellenbaugh could! This book discribes Bill Koch as the "skipper" of America3. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time!
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