1992 America's Cup

(ITA-25)CompetitionLocation:San Diego, United StatesDates:9–16 May 1992Rule:International America's Cup ClassWinner:San Diego Yacht ClubScore:4–1
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The 28th America's Cup was contested between the winner of the 1992 Citizen Cup defender selection series, America³, and the winner of the 1992 Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series, Il Moro di Venezia. It was the first edition of the America's Cup that was sailed on International America's Cup Class yachts.

This was last Cup of the best-of-seven format held since 1930; the best-of-nine would begin in 1995, continuing through 2007.

Races

Date Winner Yacht Loser Yacht Score Delta
9 May 1992 America³ USA 23 Il Moro di Venezia ITA 25 1-0 0:30
10 May 1992 Il Moro di Venezia ITA 25 America³ USA 23 1-1 0:03
12 May 1992 America³ USA 23 Il Moro di Venezia ITA 25 2-1 1:58
14 May 1992 America³ USA 23 Il Moro di Venezia ITA 25 3-1 1:04
16 May 1992 America³ USA 23 Il Moro di Venezia ITA 25 4-1 0:44

Crew

America³

Role Name
Skipper Bill Koch (USA)
Helmsman Buddy Melges (USA)

Other crew included Andreas Josenhans and Josh Belsky, Lou Varney and James (Beau) LeBlanc.

Il Moro di Venezia

Role Name
Skipper / Helmsman Paul Cayard (USA)

References

  • ultimatesail.com

External links

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Editions
Challenger Selection Series
Herbert Pell Cup (1958–1980)
Louis Vuitton Cup (1983–2017 & 2024)
Prada Cup (2021)Defender Selection Series
Citizen Cup (1992–1995)ClassRelatedMedia

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