1995 Citizen Cup
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| 1995 Citizen Cup San Diego, United States |
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The 1995 Citizen Cup
Citizen Cup
The Citizen Cup is a trophy which was awarded to the winner of a regatta held in 1992 and again in 1995 to decide on a defender of the America's Cup.-History:...
was the defender selection series regatta for the 1995 America's Cup
1995 America's Cup
The 29th America's Cup was contested between the winner of the 1995 Citizen Cup, Team Dennis Conner, with the yacht Stars & Stripes , and the winner of the 1995 Louis Vuitton Cup, Team New Zealand, with the yacht Black Magic .-Races:-Team New Zealand:-Team Dennis Conner:-References:*...
, held in the United States. Three defense syndicates (featuring four IACC yachts) competed over four round robins
Round-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
and a semi-finals series in order earn a berth in the Citizen Cup finals; the winner earned the right to defend the America's Cup against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup
Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is a yachting competition connected with the America's Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup was used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup...
(challenger selection series regatta).
Citizen CupCitizen CupThe Citizen Cup is a trophy which was awarded to the winner of a regatta held in 1992 and again in 1995 to decide on a defender of the America's Cup.-History:...
Competition
The 1995 Citizen Cup featured the first all female crew aboard Mighty Mary of the America3 FoundationAmerica³
America is the name of both a racing yacht and syndicate that vied for the America's Cup in 1992 and 1995.-1992 Cup victory:The program was operated by Bill Koch and Harry "Buddy" Melges in the 1992 America's Cup...
syndicate, defender of both the Citizen Cup and America's Cup.
Competing Yachts
| Sail | Yacht | Syndicate | Yacht Club | Nation |
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| USA-23 | America3 | America3 Foundation | San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club is a yacht club located in San Diego Bay. Its address is 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106. It is located in Point Loma across from a spit of land known as Shelter Island.- Facilities :... |
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| USA-43 | Mighty Mary | America3 Foundation | San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club is a yacht club located in San Diego Bay. Its address is 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106. It is located in Point Loma across from a spit of land known as Shelter Island.- Facilities :... |
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| USA-34 | Stars & Stripes Stars & Stripes (yacht) Stars & Stripes is the name of a series of racing yachts operated by Dennis Conner to compete in the America's Cup. The name "Stars & Stripes" refers to the nickname often used for the flag of the United States.- 12-metre class yachts :1987 America's Cup... |
Team Dennis Conner | San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club is a yacht club located in San Diego Bay. Its address is 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106. It is located in Point Loma across from a spit of land known as Shelter Island.- Facilities :... |
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| USA-36 | Young America | PACT 95 | San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club San Diego Yacht Club is a yacht club located in San Diego Bay. Its address is 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106. It is located in Point Loma across from a spit of land known as Shelter Island.- Facilities :... |
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America3
Bill KochBill Koch (businessman)
William Ingraham "Bill" Koch is an American businessman, sailor, and collector. His boat was the winner of the America's Cup in 1992. His last name is pronounced "coke." Per Forbes William Koch's net worth was $3.4 billion in 2010 on oil and other investments-Early life and business...
's 1995 entry was an all women's programme. When it was first announced in March 1994 the team attracted over 600 applicants. The team sailed the 1992 boat America3 (USA-23) before the arrival of Mighty Mary (USA-43) in time for the fourth round robin. Tactician Dave Dellenbaugh joined the crew for the final round robin.
Team Dennis Conner
Team Dennis ConnerStars & Stripes (yacht)
Stars & Stripes is the name of a series of racing yachts operated by Dennis Conner to compete in the America's Cup. The name "Stars & Stripes" refers to the nickname often used for the flag of the United States.- 12-metre class yachts :1987 America's Cup...
sailed Stars & Stripes (USA-34) during the challenger series, which many judges considered to be the slowest of the three 1995 defenders. During the semi finals USA-34 began taking on water and the crew put on life jackets as they feared the boat might sink. However the team sailed well and won the Citizen Cup and the right to defend the America's Cup. Dennis Conner
Dennis Conner
Dennis Conner is an American yachtsman, noted for winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Championships, and four wins in the America's Cup.-America's Cup:...
led a team that included Helmsman Paul Cayard
Paul Cayard
Paul Pierre Cayard is an American yachtsman and professional sailor. He has competed at multiple world championship level sailing events, including the America's Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Olympic Games. In 1998 he was selected as the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year...
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PACT 95
PACT 95 was based in MaineMaine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
and led by John Marshall. The team developed Young America (USA-36) which, despite being badly damaged twice, finished the Citizen Cup with the best record of 24-12. However they lost to Team Dennis Conner in the final. Young America was used by Team Dennis Conner as they unsuccessfully attempted to defend the America's Cup.
Round robin
One point was awarded for a win in Round Robin one, two for RR2, four for RR3 and 7 for a win in RR4. Young America took two bonus points into the semifinals and Stars & Stripes took one bonus point.| Team name | Won | Lost | RR1 Pts. | RR2 Pts. | RR3 Pts. | RR4 Pts. | Total Pts. | Ranking |
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| Young America | 14 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 46 | 1 |
| Stars & Stripes | 11 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 32 | 2 |
| America3/Mighty Mary | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 3 |
Semi-finals
After a compromise was reached by the three syndicates, all three advanced into the finals. Young America took two bonus points into the final and Mighty Mary took one bonus point.| Yacht | Won | Lost | Points |
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| Young America | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| Mighty Mary | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Stars & Stripes | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Finals
Stars & StripesStars & Stripes (yacht)
Stars & Stripes is the name of a series of racing yachts operated by Dennis Conner to compete in the America's Cup. The name "Stars & Stripes" refers to the nickname often used for the flag of the United States.- 12-metre class yachts :1987 America's Cup...
overcame a large deficit to Mighty Mary to win the Citizen Cup. Judging that the yacht Young America
Young America
-Geography:United States*Young America, Indiana*Young America, Wisconsin*Norwood Young America, Minnesota*Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota*Young America Township, Edgar County, Illinois*Young America Lake, a lake in Minnesota- Films :...
was the fastest of the regatta, however, the Team Dennis Conner syndicate petitioned and was granted the right to sail Young America in place of Stars & Stripes in an unsuccessful attempt to defend the succeeding 1995 America's Cup
1995 America's Cup
The 29th America's Cup was contested between the winner of the 1995 Citizen Cup, Team Dennis Conner, with the yacht Stars & Stripes , and the winner of the 1995 Louis Vuitton Cup, Team New Zealand, with the yacht Black Magic .-Races:-Team New Zealand:-Team Dennis Conner:-References:*...
against New Zealand's Black Magic.
| Yacht | Won | Lost | Points |
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| Stars & Stripes Stars & Stripes (yacht) Stars & Stripes is the name of a series of racing yachts operated by Dennis Conner to compete in the America's Cup. The name "Stars & Stripes" refers to the nickname often used for the flag of the United States.- 12-metre class yachts :1987 America's Cup... |
6 | 2 | 6 |
| Mighty Mary | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Young America Young America -Geography:United States*Young America, Indiana*Young America, Wisconsin*Norwood Young America, Minnesota*Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota*Young America Township, Edgar County, Illinois*Young America Lake, a lake in Minnesota- Films :... |
3 | 5 | 5 |
External links
- America's Cup Official Website for the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia
- CupInfo.com America's Cup News and Information for 2007