Challenger (America's Cup) Explained

The Challenger in the America's Cup sailing competition is the team that challenges the defender to win the prestigious trophy.[1]

Challengers

Only seven times in America's Cup history has a challenger syndicate won the trophy.

Year Venue Challenger Challenging clubChallenger Selection Series
1851Isle of Wight New York Yacht Clubnot held
1870New York CityJames Lloyd Ashbury, Cambria Royal Thames Yacht Clubnot held
1871New York CityJames Lloyd Ashbury, Livonia Royal Harwich Yacht Clubnot held
1876New York CityCharles Gifford, Countess of Dufferin Royal Canadian Yacht Clubnot held
1881New York CityAlexander Cuthbert, Atalanta Bay of Quinte Yacht Clubnot held
1885New York CitySir Richard Sutton, Genesta Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1886New York CityLt. & Mrs. William Henn, Galatea Royal Northern Yacht Clubnot held
1887New York CityJames Bell syndicate, Thistle Royal Clyde Yacht Clubnot held
1893New York CityEarl of Dunraven, Valkyrie II Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1895New York CityEarl of Dunraven syndicate, Valkyrie III Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1899New York CitySir Thomas Lipton, Shamrock Royal Ulster Yacht Clubnot held
1901New York CitySir Thomas Lipton, Shamrock II Royal Ulster Yacht Clubnot held
1903New York CitySir Thomas Lipton, Shamrock III Royal Ulster Yacht Clubnot held
1920New York CitySir Thomas Lipton, Shamrock IV Royal Ulster Yacht Clubnot held
1930NewportSir Thomas Lipton, Shamrock V Royal Ulster Yacht Clubnot held
1934NewportSir Thomas Sopwith, Endeavour Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1937NewportSir Thomas Sopwith, Endeavour II Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1958NewportHugh Goodson syndicate, Sceptre Royal Yacht Squadronnot held
1962NewportSir Frank Packer, Gretel Royal Sydney Yacht Squadronnot held
1964NewportAnthony Boyden, Sovereign Royal Thames Yacht Clubnot held
1967NewportEmil Christensen, Dame Pattie Royal Sydney Yacht Squadronnot held
1970NewportSir Frank Packer, Gretel II Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron1970 Herbert Pell Cup
1974NewportAlan Bond, Southern Cross Royal Perth Yacht Club1974 Herbert Pell Cup
1977NewportAlan Bond, Australia Sun City Yacht Club1977 Herbert Pell Cup
1980NewportAlan Bond, Australia Royal Perth Yacht Club
1983Newport Royal Perth Yacht Club1983 Louis Vuitton Cup
1987Fremantle San Diego Yacht Club1987 Louis Vuitton Cup
1988San DiegoFay Richwhite, KZ-1 Mercury Bay Boating Clubnot held
1992San DiegoRaul Gardini, Il Moro di Venezia Compagnia della Vela di Venezia1992 Louis Vuitton Cup
1995San Diego Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron1995 Louis Vuitton Cup
2000AucklandPrada Challenge, Luna Rossa Yacht Club Punta Ala2000 Louis Vuitton Cup
2003Auckland Société Nautique de Genève2003 Louis Vuitton Cup
2007ValenciaTeam New Zealand, NZL-92 Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron2007 Louis Vuitton Cup
2010Valencia Golden Gate Yacht Clubnot held
2013San FranciscoTeam New Zealand, Aotearoa Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron2013 Louis Vuitton Cup
2017BermudaTeam New Zealand, Aotearoa[2] Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron2017 Louis Vuitton Cup
2021AucklandLuna Rossa Prada Pirelli Circolo della Vela Sicilia2021 Prada Cup

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HISTORY OF THE AMERICA’S CUP. americascup.com. 20 December 2020.
  2. Web site: America's Cup: Team New Zealand beat Oracle to reclaim Auld Mug in Bermuda . France . Marvin . 27 June 2017 . Stuff . 2017-06-26.