Kookaburra III
Defender
ArchitectJohn Swarbrick
BuilderParry Boatyard
OwnerKevin Parry syndicate
ClubRoyal Perth Yacht Club
SkipperIain Murray
Type12 MJI
Length HT21.15 m
Draft2.73 m
Displacement28.35 tons
Sail area173 m²
Stars & Stripes (USA 55)
Challenger
ArchitectBritton Chance Jr
BuilderDerecktor Shipyard
OwnerDennis Conner syndicate
ClubSan Diego Yacht Club
SkipperDennis Conner
Type12 MJI
Length HT21 m
Draft2.76 m
Displacement27 tons
Sail area172 m²
The winner
The cup takes place in Fremantle on the west coast of Australia. The wind called the Fremantle Doctor freshens every day. Stars & Stripes makes short work of the Australian with 4-0.
The loser
Kookaburra III easily outclasses Australia III in the trials but gets crushed by the American boat. The cup returns to the United States.