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2003

The European victory

🏆 Alinghi (5-0)

Team New Zealand (NZL 82)

Defender
NZ
Team New Zealand
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ArchitectTom Schnackenberg
BuilderCookson Boats Auckland
OwnerEmirates Team New Zealand
ClubRoyal New Zealand Yacht Club
SkipperDean Barker
TypeClass America
Length HT24.07 m
Draft3.96 m
Displacement27.55 tons
Sail area306 m²

Alinghi (SUI 64)

Challenger
SU
Alinghi
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ArchitectRolf Vrolijk
BuilderDĂ©cision SA
OwnerErnesto Bertarelli
ClubSociété Nautique de Genève
SkipperRussell Coutts
TypeClass America
Length HT25 m
Draft4.01 m
Displacement25 tons
Sail area325 m²

The winnerSU

The Swiss boat easily dominates the cup races. It is the first European victory in the history of the cup.

The loser

The New Zealand boat lacks preparation and their team fell apart with Russell Coutts' departure.