Jennifer Grey had her nose surgically altered after the film wrapped. When several shots needed to be re-taken, you can see an obvious change in her appearance.
The yachting sections and storyline of the movie are loosely based on the story of real life sailor and America's Cup skipper Dennis Conner, who caused national embarrassment in 1983 by losing the America's Cup to the Australians.
Jennifer Grey's body double for the small boat races in the International 14 class Newport, Rhode Island sailing sequences was Lisa Blackaller who is the daughter of America's Cup yacht captain Tom Blackaller.
The Australian character of Jack Neville was based on real life Aussie America's Cup winning captain John Bertrand.