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Constellation (1964 yacht)
Constellation is an American 12-metre class racing yacht that successfully defended the 1964 America's Cup.
| Yacht club | New York Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Nation | United States |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | US–20 |
| Designer(s) | Olin Stephens |
| Builder | Minneford’s Yacht Yard Inc. |
| Launched | 1964 |
| Owner(s) | Eric Ridder syndicate |
| Racing career | |
| Skippers | Eric Ridder and Bob Bavier |
| Notable victories | 1964 America's Cup |
| America's Cup | 1964 America's Cup |
| AC Defender Selection Series | 1964 America's Cup Defender Selections Series |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 20.82 m (68.3 ft) (LOA) 14.05 m (46.1 ft) (LWL) |
| Beam | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Sail area | 170 m2 (1,800 sq ft) |
On 20 March 1964, Constellation completed a 4–0 victory over Sovereign in the 1964 America's Cup.[1]
References edit
- ^ . www.ali6.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.