1980 Herbert Pell Cup

The 1980 Herbert Pell Cup was held in Newport, Rhode Island, United States in 1980. The winner, Australia, was awarded the Herbert Pell Cup and went on to challenge for the 1980 America's Cup.

8th Herbert Pell Cup
Date 1980
Winner Australia
Location Newport, Rhode Island, United States

In a defenders selection series that was held simultaneously, three boats competed for the right to defend the America's Cup.

Teams

Australia (AUS)

Australia, the winner of the 1977 Herbert Pell Cup, returned. This time representing the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia was owned by Alan Bond in his third challenge for the America's Cup. The boat was skippered by James Hardy and the crew included tactician Ben Lexcen, port trimmer John Bertrand, Scott McAllister, John Longley and Kenneth Judge.[1][2][3]

Lionheart (GBR)

Representing the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Lionheart was Britains first challenge for 16 years.[2]

France III (FRA)

Marcel Bich returned for his final challenge for the Cup. This time with a new boat, France III, the boat represented the Yacht Club of Hyéres and was helmed by Bruno Troublé.[2]

Sverige (SWE)

Sverige returned, representing the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club and skippered by Pelle Petterson.[2]

Matches
 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
 
 
 
 Australia4
 
 
 
 Sverige3
 
 Australia4
 
 
 
 France III1
 
 Lionheart3
 
 
 France III4
 

References
  1. http://www.rpyc.com.au/club/hall-of-fame
  2. "Storia della Coppa America 1980" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  3. Bertrand, John Born to win : a lifelong struggle to capture the America's Cup (as told to Patrick Robinson). Sydney : Bantam Books, c1985. ISBN 0-553-05118-0. p.65

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