AUSTRALIA - KA 5

INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE YACHT

AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGER 1977 & 1980



'Australia' is a remarkable 12 metre yacht. She is the only yacht throughout the history of the America's cup to have challenged on two occasions. Her first challenge was in 1977 against Courageous skippered by Ted Turner and her second in 1980, against Freedom skippered by Dennis Connor. A truly evocative yacht, credited with defining an era of 12 metre America's Cup racing, culminating in the momentous victory by 'Australia II' in 1983.



Australia has cemented her place amongst the world's greatest 12 metre yachts. She is now on the market and looking to continue her long and storied racing career. The recently completed world championships in Newport Rhode Island USA saw a fleet of 22 iconic 12 metre yachts racing in four divisions. The next world championships will be held in August 2020 in Helsinki Finland.



Australia is seriously for sale to the discerning individual, or a syndicate of yachties who wish to continue as caretaker to one of this country's classic yachts. Following an exhaustive refit throughout 2019 by Northshore Marine she now presents in excellent condition and an inspection is highly recommended.