Slaughter on the Water noun the 1995 America’s Cup sailing race, a lopsided victory by New Zealand US
They called it “Slaughter on the Water.” Dennis Conner had persuaded defeated rival Pact 95 to give him the use of their fast boat, Young America, but nevertheless his team was annihilated in five straight races by Black Magic. — Joseph Wambaughq, Floaters, p. 290, 1996