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).

Kiwi Magic, KZ-7

Built in 1986 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Kiwi Magic, KZ-7, photo by SallyAnne Santos — Kiwi Magic, KZ-7

SPECS:

Sail Number	KZ-7
International Rule	THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built	1986
Designer	Laurie Davidson, Bruce Farr, Ron Holland
Builder	Marten Marine & McMullen & Wing
First Owner	NZ America's Cup Challenge Trust
First Name	New Zealand "Kiwi Magic"
First Sail Number	K-7
First Country	New Zealand
Original Homeport	Auckland
Current Status / Condition	sailing
Current Owner	Johan Blach Petersen
Current Location	Aarhus, Denmark
Construction	Fiberglass Composite

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