Date 1974 | Winner Southern Cross | |
Location Newport, Rhode Island, United States | ||
The 1974 Herbert Pell Cup was held in Newport, Rhode Island, United States in 1974. The winner, Southern Cross, was awarded the Herbert Pell Cup and went on to challenge for the 1974 America's Cup.
Contents
In a defenders selection series that was held simultaneously, four boats competed for the right to defend the America's Cup.
Southern Cross (AUS)
Representing the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Southern Cross was owned by Alan Bond. The boat was skippered by James Hardy and seconded by John Cuneo.
France (FRA)
France was owned by Marcel Bich, skippered by Jean Marie Le Guillot and represented Cercle de la Voile de Paris. The same boat competed in the 1970 Herbert Pell Cup.
Matches
In a best of seven series, Southern Cross was undefeated and won the series 4-0.
References
1974 Herbert Pell Cup Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA