1977 America's Cup
Defender  United States | |
|---|---|
| Defender club: | New York Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Courageous |
Challenger  Australia | |
| Challenger club: | Sun City Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Australia |
| Competition | |
| Location: | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Dates: | 13–18 September 1977 |
| Rule: | 12-metre |
| Winner: | New York Yacht Club |
| Score: | 4–0 |
The 1977 America's Cup was held in September 1977 at Newport, Rhode Island.[1] The US defender, Courageous, skippered by Ted Turner, defeated the Australian challenger, Australia, skippered by Noel Robins, four races to zero.[2] Courageous' greatest winning margin out of all four races was 2 minutes and 23 seconds.[2] It was the second unsuccessful challenge by Alan Bond.[3]
Courageous had beaten Enterprise and Independence to become the defender. Australia had beaten France, Gretel II and Sverige to become the challenger.[4]
Results
| Team | 13 September 1977 | 16 September 1977 | 17 September 1977 | 18 September 1977 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courageous
|
W | W | W | W | 4 |
| Australia
|
+1:48 | +1:03 | +2:33 | +2:25 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Australia". ACCyclopedia. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ a b "Noel Robins". ACCyclopedia. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Alan Bond". ACCyclopedia. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ Nocera, Egidio (July 2006). "Storia della Coppa America 1970–1974–1977 Le sfide australiane e francesi" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.