Courageous (USA 26)
Defender
ArchitectOlin Stephens
BuilderNevins, City Island, Bronx
OwnerHenry Sears syndicate
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperTed Turner
Type12 MJI
Length HT21.15 m
Draft2.73 m
Displacement28.35 tons
Sail area173 m²
Australia (KA 5)
Challenger
ArchitectBen Lexcen / J. Valentijn
BuilderRobertson & son
OwnerAlan Bond
ClubSun City Yacht Club
SkipperGraham Mann
Type12 MJI
Length HT21 m
Draft2.76 m
Displacement27 tons
Sail area172 m²
The winner
Courageous is bought by Ted Turner who takes the helm and repeats the 1974 feat: 4-0.
The loser
Alan Bond finances the construction of Australia, designed by Ben Lexcen and J. Valentijn.