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1974 America's Cup

22nd America's Cup
Defender  United States
Defender club: New York Yacht Club New York Yacht Club burgee
Yacht: Courageous
Challenger  Australia
Challenger club: Royal Perth Yacht Club
Yacht: Southern Cross
Competition
Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Dates: 10–17 September 1974
Rule: 12-metre
Winner: New York Yacht Club
Score: 4–0

The 1974 America's Cup was held in September 1974 at Newport, Rhode Island. The US defender, Courageous, skippered by Ted Hood, defeated the Australian challenger, Southern Cross, skippered by James Hardy, four races to zero.

Courageous had beaten Intrepid, Heritage and Valiant to become the defender. Southern Cross had beaten France to become the challenger.


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