And The Mechanic: How Larry Ell... - The Billionaire

: The billionaire co-founder of Oracle Corporation, driven by an intense competitive nature to win sailing's "holy grail".

Watch this interview with author Julian Guthrie to learn more about the partnership and the technology behind the race: The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ell...

The story follows their quest to win the , the oldest trophy in international sports. The partnership began in 2000 after Ellison, an accomplished sailor, was rejected by the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club. Bajurin, then the Commodore of the struggling, blue-collar Golden Gate Yacht Club , reached out to Ellison with an offer that eventually saved the club from insolvency. Key Milestones : The billionaire co-founder of Oracle Corporation, driven

: Expanded editions of the book cover the 34th America's Cup, where the team overcame an 8-to-1 deficit to win eight straight races against Team New Zealand. Principal Figures Francis Yacht Club