L.A. Times Archives Aug. 6, 1987 12 AM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print

New Zealand swept into the overall lead in the 16th Admiral’s Cup yacht race at Cowes in the Isle of White after an excellent showing in the third inshore race.

After being one point behind Britain at the start of the day, the New Zealanders moved 94 points ahead.