Constellation (1964 yacht)

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

Constellation
Yacht club New York Yacht Club
Nation United States
Class12-metre
Sail noUS–20
Designer(s)Olin Stephens
BuilderMinneford’s Yacht Yard Inc.
Launched1964
Owner(s)Eric Ridder syndicate
Racing career
SkippersEric Ridder and Bob Bavier
Notable victories1964 America's Cup
America's Cup1964 America's Cup
AC Defender
Selection Series
1964 America's Cup Defender Selections Series
Specifications
Length20.82 m (68.3 ft) (LOA)
14.05 m (46.1 ft) (LWL)
Beam3.66 m (12.0 ft)
Sail area170 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

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  1. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.