The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the world’s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the America’s Cup (1958-1987).

Australia, KA-5

Built in 1976 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Australia, KA-5

Australia, KA-5 & Steak N’ Kidney, KA-14

Australia, KA-5

Australia, KA-5 & Steak N’ Kidney, KA-14

Australia, KA-5 and Steak ‘N Kidney, KA-14

Australia (KA-5)

Australia (KA-5) & Freedom (US-30)

Australia (KA-5)

SPECS:

Sail Number	KA-5
Year Built	1977
Designer	Bob Miller & Johan Valentijn
Builder	Steve E. Ward & Brian Raley
First Owner	America's Cup Challenge '77 Ltd.
First Country	Australia
Original Homeport	Yanchep
Other Names	Temeraire (1980)
Current Status / Condition	good
Current Owner	Australian 12mR Historic Trust
Current Location	Sydney, Australia
Construction	Aluminum alloy
Length Overall	19.81 m.
Length Waterline	13.71 m.
Beam	3.71 m.
Draft	2.74 m.
Sail Area	168 sq. m.
Displacement	24.85 t.

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