Intrepid (USA 22)
Defender
ArchitectOlin Stephens
BuilderMinneford Yacht Yard Inc
OwnerIntrepid syndicate
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperEmil Mosbacher
Type12 MJI
Length HT19.66 m
Draft2.78 m
Displacement27.9 tons
Sail area164 m²
Dame Pattie (KA 2)
Challenger
ArchitectWarwick J. Hood
BuilderWilliam H. Barnett
OwnerEmile Christenson
ClubRoyal Sydney Yacht Squadron
SkipperJames Shurrock
Type12 MJI
Length HT19.84 m
Draft2.76 m
Displacement28.25 tons
Sail area165 m²
The winner
Intrepid is faster in all aspects: speed, maneuverability and tactics.
The loser
Dame Pattie arrives late in Newport for the cup. She lacks training and the technological gap is obvious.