Weatherly (USA 17)
Defender
ArchitectPhilip Rhodes
BuilderLuders Marine
OwnerHenry D. Mercer
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperArthur Knapp
Type12 MJI
Length HT20.39 m
Draft2.72 m
Displacement25.65 tons
Sail area166 m²
Gretel (KA 1)
Challenger
ArchitectAlan Payne
BuilderLars Holvorsen Sons Pty
OwnerFranck Packer
ClubRoyal Sydney Yacht Squadron
SkipperJock Sturrock
Type12 MJI
Length HT21.16 m
Draft2.67 m
Displacement26.7 tons
Sail area171 m²
The winner
Weatherly wins the first race but loses the second due to breakage and wins the last two.
The loser
The Australians enter the game by copying VIM. Gretel is fast but the crew lacks experience.