Sail numbers for the 'new generation' International America's Cup Class (IACC) yachts are issued on a sequential numerical basis. The number is then prefixed by the abbreviation for the country. If a yacht is subsequently sold to a team in a different country then the number remains unchanged but the prefix changes to reflect the new country of ownership.
Race reports tend to use team names rather than the boat names and in most cases a boat does not have a unique name. So it has become difficult to know which actual boat raced in a particular event without reference to the results list published by the race organisers.
The following list is part of ongoing research to identify particular boats and key points in their history. (Every boat after NZL-12 is 1 number earlier than its actual title due to number 13 never being used -ref Millie)
Actually launched a week prior to ITA–1, 3 March 1990, but was second sail number issued. Currently on display at Conservatoire International de la Plaisance de Bordeaux, France.[1]
Only wooden IACC Yacht. Yugoslav America's Cup Organization Maribor (YACOMA), representing the former Yugoslavia prior to breakup. Later was joint challenge between Slovenia and Croatia. Disappeared during conflict.[citation needed] Current status unknown.
ESP–5
Desafio Español
Trial boat (never raced)
Sold to Poland for a Polish campaign (that never materialised, re-registered as POL–5, in early 2007 sold to Supersail Deutschland for corporate charters in Kiel, sail number is ESP–5 again.)[2]
Available for Charter in la Seyne sur Mer – F2 Ville de Paris – seaworthy condition, hull needs some cosmetic work, parts used from sister ship FRA–27.
Used by Dennis Conner as trial horse for 1995 campaign, sold to the US Virgin Islands America's Cup Challenge for AC 2000. Sunk in hurricane, shipped to Miami for refurbishment in 2002, and brought to San Diego for charter. [5] In dry storage in San Diego.
Launched 15 April 1991, San Diego, California. Bought by Diego della Valle and used during the 1995 edition of the Cup as display boat. Gifted to the Autorità Portuale Ravenna is now on display on top of the Darsena (internal harbour)
Launched 15 June 1991, San Diego, California. Currently under restoration in Ventura, California USA. Scheduled for charter in November 2007 out of Portofino Yacht Club, Redondo Beach, CA, USA. Project delayed until 2009, hull restoration complete, no hardware. Faces challenge for charter due to Italian construction, occupancy limits and US Coast Guard certification. Now in San Diego in dry storage.
Restored in 2000 and sailed (privately) in San Francisco. In 2005 returned to Auckland, New Zealand and was moored in Viaduct Basin. Now on stands at Gulf Harbour Marina, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, NZ.
Charter Sydney Harbour. Renamed "FT Spirit" by Financial Times newspaper for year-long lease. Heavily damaged on 25 October 2004 after slamming into underwater rocks near Sydney Opera House, throwing charter passengers overboard. The keel and ballast were ripped off, the mast smashed the Opera House walkway, and the boat capsized. Towed to Noakes Boatyard at Berrys Bay for repairs. Now restored and charter sailing in Sydney Harbor as "Spirit".[9]
Winner 1992 AC 4–1 against ITA–25, also used in Defender trials in 1995 prior to replacement USA–43
Purchased by Patrizio Bertelli for his Prada Challenge as training boat for 2000. Reacquired by Bill Koch and restored to 1992 condition. Was on display in 2005 at Boston Museum of Fine Art. Currently on display in West Palm Beach, Florida.
RUS–24
Age of Russia
Hull arrived in San Diego, but never sailed
Anchored in Morro Bay.[10] Current sail number is USA–24. Washed ashore and destroyed on Coronado Beach, Nov 7, 2020.
Launched 16 December 1991, San Diego, California. In 1997 purchased by Paul Cayard's AmericaOne syndicate as trial horse for USA–60 for AC2000. In 2001 sold to OneWorld Challenge for 2003 America's Cup trial horse. Reunited with USA–23 and owned by Bill Koch, on display in 2005 at Boston Museum of Fine Art. Currently in Newport RI.
In St. Tropez, France – F3 Ville de Paris – very poor condition, damaged bow, blue hull paint completely worn, stripped for parts to support F2 Ville de Paris (FRA–8), which is available for charter by Académie de Yachting in St. Tropez, and is berthed next to FRA–27 along Quai d'Estienne d'Orves, near the lighthouse, St. Tropez harbor.
In 2000 sailed by Young Australia. AUS–31 currently in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with AUS–29, NZL–81 and NZL–82 running match races for tourists to the area.[11]
Raced in 1995 LVC round robins and semi-finals. Sold to Victory Challenge, Sweden, to support 2003 AC challenge.
New sail number and name is SWE–38 (Christina). Was in the SailNZ loft in Auckland, NZ then sat in a storage yard in Auckland, NZ. Currently sitting in storage yard in Hobsonville, Auckland, NZ.
Sold to Mascalzone Latino, later sold to UITG in a package together with 72 in an effort to get rid of 47. When UITG sold 72 to Supersail Deutschland for their Lake Constance operation they too sold the two boats together. 47 is still located on Elba, in an outdoor cradle, not covered for years and in a sorry state.[2]
Involved in minor collision in the early rounds of AC2000 with USA–55 Stars and Stripes. Acquired by BMW Oracle Racing in advance of AC2003. Acquired 2006 by Next Level Sailing (San Diego, CA). Currently sitting in south San Diego Bay in dry dock at Knight and Carver Marina, National City, California next to USA–50.[13]
Acquired in 2005 by Next Level Sailing (San Diego, CA) for competition in local regattas. Currently sitting in south San Diego Bay in dry dock at Knight and Carver Marina, National City, California next to USA–49. Purchased by Lorne Leibel 2005 and restored to original racing condition. Boat is available for charter in San Diego.
In 2005 sold to Supersail Deutschland in Kiel, Germany for corporate charters.[2] Renamed GBR–52. During 2007 based in Valencia. Since early 2008 sailing on Lake Constance. The keel has been shortened to allow her to pass over a bar in the marina entrance.
Sold by Aloha Racing (Waikiki Yacht Club) to BMW Oracle racing as training boat, later acquired by Team Dennis Conner as trial horse for USA 66 and heavily modified. Currently in San Diego for charter.[13]
Acquired by China Team in 2005 as part of the LE DEFI support package. Significant parts of the structure and equipment were subsequently used in the construction of CHN–95
Sold to UITG, modified to Version V for the LVC. Sold to Supersail Deutschland for corporate charters on Lake Constance. Keel has been shortened to allow her to pass over a bar in the marina entrance and an inboard engine has been fitted, but otherwise the boat has been kept mostly unchanged.[2]
Tuning and training boat for 2003 AC defence. Trial boat (never raced)
Along with NZL–82, boat is in Cabo San Lucas, MX. Staffed by team members of ETNZ, public can sail on actual America's Cup Yacht via www.cabo-adventures.com.
Along with NZL–81, boat is in Cabo San Lucas, MX. Staffed by team members of ETNZ, public can sail on actual America's Cup Yacht via www.cabo-adventures.com.
On loan to Emirates Team New Zealand for the upcoming ETNZ-backed Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland, NZ, 31 January to 14 February 2009. Arrived in Auckland from Valencia December 2008. Sat in a yard in Auckland, NZ. Currently sitting in storage yard in Hobsonville, Auckland, NZ.
Winner 2007 LVC but unsuccessful as Challenger for the 2007 AC losing 2–5 against SUI–100.
Offered as one of the boats for the upcoming ETNZ-backed Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland, NZ, 31 January to 14 February 2009. Sat in a storage yard in Auckland, NZ. Currently sitting in storage yard in Hobsonville, Auckland, NZ.
Losing semi-finalist 2007 LVC. Lost 1–5 to ITA–94.
On loan to ETNZ (Emirates Team New Zealand) for the ETNZ-backed Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland, NZ, 31 January to 14 February 2009. Arrived in Auckland from Valencia December 2008.
Construction started 22 May 2007 at Knierim-Yachtbau in Kiel
America's Cup Management announced that a new type of boat will be used for the 33rd America's Cup challenge which caused the plans for completion to be changed.
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↑ Storm King Art Center CollectionArchived 18 October 2002 at archive.today , "To preserve the yacht ... for future generations to enjoy and not have her forgotten in some run down boat yard, lost forever through neglect, [charitable gifts] provided the funding to enable Storm King to add it to their permanent collection.", accessed 15 February 2010
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