1977 America's Cup
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Defender  United States |
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|---|---|
| Defender club: | New York Yacht Club  |
| Yacht: | Courageous |
Challenger  Australia |
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| 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 |
