Gretel, KA-1

Gretel, KA-1

Built in 1962 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Gretel, KA-1
Gretel, KA-1

SPECS:

Sail Number KA-16
International Rule THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built 1962
Designer Alan Payne
Builder Lars Holvorsen Sons. Pty. Ltd.
First Owner Sir Frank Packer, Australian ACCA
First Name Gretel
First Sail Number KA-1
First Country Australia
Original Homeport Sydney
Other Sail Numbers F-5
Current Status / Condition sailing
Current Location Flensburg, Germany
Construction Wood on steel frames
Length Overall 21.16 m.
Length Waterline 13.84 m.
Beam 3.58 m.
Draft 2.97 m.
Sail Area 171 sq. m.
Displacement 26.7 t.