2000 America's Cup
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Defender  New Zealand |
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|---|---|
| Defender club: | Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron  |
| Yacht: | NZL 60 |
Challenger  Italy |
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| Challenger club: | Yacht Club Punta Ala |
| Yacht: | ITA 45 |
| Competition | |
| Location: | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Dates: | 20 February – 2 March 2000 |
| Rule: | International America's Cup Class |
| Winner: | Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron |
| Score: | 5–0 |
The 30th America's Cup was contested between the holder, Team New Zealand, and the winner of the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup, Prada Challenge. It was the first America's Cup without an American challenger or defender.
Races
| Date | Winner | Yacht | Loser | Yacht | Score | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2000 | Team New Zealand | NZL 60 | Prada Challenge | ITA 45 | 1-0 | 1:07 |
| 22 February 2000 | Team New Zealand | NZL 60 | Prada Challenge | ITA 45 | 2-0 | 2:43 |
| 26 February 2000 | Team New Zealand | NZL 60 | Prada Challenge | ITA 45 | 3-0 | 1:39 |
| 1 March 2000 | Team New Zealand | NZL 60 | Prada Challenge | ITA 45 | 4-0 | 1:49 |
| 2 March 2000 | Team New Zealand | NZL 60 | Prada Challenge | ITA 45 | 5-0 | 0:48 |
Crew
Team New Zealand
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Skipper / Helmsman | Russell Coutts (NZL) |
| Backup Helmsman | Dean Barker* (NZL) |
| Tactician | Brad Butterworth (NZL) |
| Navigator | Tom Schnackenberg (NZL) |
* Sailed in Race 5
Prada Challenge
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Skipper / Helmsman | Francesco de Angelis (ITA) |
| Tactician | Torben Grael (BRA) |
