Courageous (USA 26)
Defender
ArchitectOlin Stephens
BuilderMinneford Yacht Yard
OwnerCourageous Syndicate
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperTed Hood
Type12 MJI
Length HT19.94 m
Draft2.64 m
Displacement24.6 tons
Sail area166 m²
Southern Cross
Challenger
ArchitectBen Lexcen
BuilderHalvorsen, Morson & Gowland
OwnerAlan Bond
ClubRoyal Perth Yacht Club
SkipperGraham Mann
Type12 MJI
Length HT20.45 m
Draft2.74 m
Displacement27.55 tons
Sail area168 m²
The winner
Courageous is the first twelve built in aluminum, lighter and stiffer than wood. She is helmed by Ted Hood, the famous sailmaker. She beats Southern Cross 4-0.
The loser
Ben Lexcen says he gained valuable experience during this challenge for the future.