Where history meets the future.
The Victory Room on Level 51, named to honour the triumphant spirit of Australia II’s historic win at the 1983 America’s Cup, embodies the essence of success and resilience. This executive meeting space is more than just a room; it is a tribute to one of the most iconic moments in Australian history, where determination and innovation prevailed against all odds.
Stepping into the Victory Room, you are immediately surrounded by an atmosphere that inspires leadership and strategic thinking. The room’s design subtly incorporates nautical elements, echoing the yacht that ended the USA’s 132-year winning streak. Panoramic views of the Swan River and Perth’s skyline provide a breathtaking backdrop, reminiscent of the vast oceans where Australia II claimed its victory.
Equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, the Victory Room is perfect for high-stakes meetings, strategic planning sessions, and decision-making that demands clarity and vision. Every detail, from the luxurious furnishings to the advanced conferencing facilities, is designed to facilitate productive discussions and inspire groundbreaking ideas.
In the early hours of Tuesday 27 September 1983, thousands of Australians were wide awake and jumping with excitement. The 12m-class racing yacht Australia II had won the America’s Cup, bringing to an end the USA’s 132-year winning streak. It was a sporting victory that gripped the nation – people took to the streets in celebration, bursting with national pride and dousing each other in champagne showers.
The race took place off the coast of the US state of Rhode Island, so the live broadcast of the final race in the best-of-seven event wrapped up about 5.30am (AWST) in Australia. Among its viewers was Prime Minister Bob Hawke at Royal Perth Yacht Club in Western Australia. His throwaway comment to ABC News – “Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum” – would become one of the most memorable moments of his career.
The races began on 15 September 1983, Australian time. Australia 11, skippered by John Bertrand, had a rocky start, losing the first two races to the American defender Liberty, which was skippered by Dennis Conner. The third race was abandoned halfway through because of poor weather. Australia won the rescheduled race, America the one after. The score was now 3-1. Australia could not afford to lose another race – and then the tide began to turn. Australia II won the next two races, bringing the two competitors neck and neck with a score of 3-3.
Everything rested on the seventh and final race, which Australia II won by a margin of 41 seconds.
SOURCE: Esme Mathis, Australian Geographic, 2023
James Phelan
Senior Director
+61 410 970 354
james.phelan@cbre.com
Luke Bray
Director
+61 403 184 340
luke.bray@cbre.com.au
Mitchell White
Senior Director
+61 411 055 544
mitchell.white@jll.com
Nick Van Helden
Senior Director
+61 459 909 000
nick.vanhelden@jll.com
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