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).

Helvetia

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

A Swiss project designed in 1983 according to the International Third Rule America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

A Swiss project designed in 1983 according to the International Third Rule America’s Cup.

SPECS:

International Rule	THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built	Designed 1983, not built
Designer	Jean Grobety
First Owner	Association Suisse pour la Coupe de l'America

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