| Yacht club |  |
|---|---|
| Nation |  |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | I–7 |
| Racing career | |
| AC Challenger Selection Series | 1987 |
Italia is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup. [1]
The 2nd Louis Vuitton Cup was held in Fremantle, Australia in 1987. The winner, Stars & Stripes, went on to challenge for and win the 1987 America's Cup.
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