Constellation (1964 yacht) explained

Constellation
Nat:
Class:12-metre
Sailno:US–20
Designer:Olin Stephens
Builder:Minneford’s Yacht Yard Inc.
Launched:1964
Owner:Eric Ridder syndicate
Skip:Eric Ridder and Bob Bavier
Wins:1964 America's Cup
Ac Year:1964 America's Cup
Cc Year:1964 America's Cup Defender Selections Series
Length:20.82m (68.31feet) (LOA)
14.05m (46.1feet) (LWL)
Beam:3.66m (12.01feet)
Sail:170m2

Constellation is an American 12-metre class racing yacht that successfully defended the 1964 America's Cup.

On 20 March 1964, Constellation completed a 4–0 victory over Sovereign in the 1964 America's Cup.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Storia della Coppa America dal 1958 al 1967. La Classe 12M S.I. - the America's Cup from 1958 to 1967. The 12M J.I. Class. . www.ali6.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121230222528/http://www.ali6.com/coppa_america1958.htm . 30 December 2012 . dead.