Built in 1979 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.
HISTORY:
SPECS:
| Sail Number | F-3 |
| International Rule | THIRD Rule-AC |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Designer | Johan W. Vallentijin & Zonen FA |
| Builder | Chantiers Dufour |
| First Owner | L'Ass. Fr. pour La Coupe de l'America |
| First Name | France III |
| First Sail Number | F-3 |
| First Country | France |
| Original Homeport | Hyeres |
| Current Status / Condition | sailing |
| Current Location | Brest, France |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy |
| Length Overall | 19.91 m. |
| Length Waterline | 14.22 m. |
| Beam | 3.71 m. |
| Draft | 2.74 m. |
| Sail Area | 171 sq. m. |
| Displacement | 26.2 t. |