Freedom (USA 30)
Defender
ArchitectOlin Stephens
BuilderNevins, City Island, Bronx
OwnerHenry Sears syndicate
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperDennis Conner
Type12 MJI
Length HT21.15 m
Draft2.73 m
Displacement28.35 tons
Sail area173 m²
Australia (KA 5)
Challenger
ArchitectBen Lexcen
BuilderRobertson & son
OwnerAlan Bond
ClubRoyal Perth Yacht Club
SkipperGraham Mann
Type12 MJI
Length HT21 m
Draft2.76 m
Displacement27 tons
Sail area172 m²
The winner
Freedom is a Stephens design in aluminum and is a development of Intrepid. She is skippered by Dennis Conner who beats Australia 4-1.
The loser
Convinced that Australia is a good boat, Bond has her modified: new very curved mast, new keel...