1964 America's Cup
The 1964 America's Cup was held in September 1964 at Newport, Rhode Island. The US defender, Constellation, skippered by Eric Ridder, defeated the British challenger, Sovereign, skippered by Paul Anderson, four races to zero.
Defender  | |
|---|---|
| Defender club: | New York Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Constellation |
Challenger  | |
| Challenger club: | Royal Thames Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Sovereign |
| Competition | |
| Location: | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Dates: | September 1964 |
| Rule: | 12-metre |
| Winner: | New York Yacht Club |
| Score: | 4–0 |
Constellation had beaten Columbia, Easterner and Nefertiti, and American Eagle' to become the defender. Sovereign had beaten Kurrewa to become the challenger.
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