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In other sports endeavors, Turner successfully skippered the US yacht Courageous to win the 1977 America's Cup.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"I think they're very, very lucky," said Vaughan, who memorably skippered England to victory in the 2005 Ashes.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The 35-year-old has made 105 appearances for England and skippered his country in 2024.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Zoe Aldcroft, who took over from Marlie Packer as captain in January and then skippered England to a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam, will lead the Red Roses.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

The Cowboy skippered the boat; Otto sketched and fished; Perry baited hooks, daydreamed, sang, and sometimes fished; Dick did nothing—only moaned, complained of the motion, lay about sun-drugged and listless, like a lizard at siesta.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote