AMERICA’ S CUP HALL OF FAME: JAMES SPITHILL
The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’ s Cup Hall of Fame welcomed James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America’ s Cup Hall of Fame.
In 2000, Australian James“ Jimmy” Spithill cemented his place in the annals of the America’ s Cup when, at just 20 years old, he became the competition’ s youngest helmsman. In 2013, he accomplished something even more extraordinary, winning the 34th Match from a-2 starting deficit to a 9-8 victory. The Wall Street Journal described ORACLE Team USA’ s astonishing against-theodds triumph over Emirates Team New Zealand as one of the most remarkable comebacks in any sport.
Jimmy Spithill epitomizes what it means to be an Aussie battler, a person who goes against the grain to succeed, demonstrating perseverance to overcome disadvantage.
15 ALFRED’ S MAGAZINE 2025-26