The 115 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).

Gretel II, KA-3

International Third Rule - America's Cup for 12 Metre yachts

Built in 1970 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Built in 1970 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

SPECS:

Sail Number	KZ-3
International Rule	THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built	1970
Designer	Alan Payne
Builder	William H. Barnett Pty. Ltd.
First Owner	Sir Frank Packer
First Name	Gretel II
First Sail Number	KA-3
First Country	Australia
Original Homeport	Sydney
Current Location	Sydney, Australia
Length Overall	19.81 m.
Length Waterline	14.02 m.
Beam	3.66 m.
Draft	2.74 m.
Sail Area	187 sq. m.
Displacement	29.2 t.

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