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Defender  USA | |
|---|---|
| Defender club: |  New York Yacht Club |
| Yacht: | Puritan |
Challenger  Great Britain | |
| Challenger club: | Royal Yacht Squadron |
| Yacht: | Genesta |
| Competition | |
| Location: | New York City |
| Dates: | 14-16 September 1885 |
| Rule: | NYYC 85ft |
| Winner: |  New York Yacht Club |
| Score: | 2 0 |
| ← 1881 1886 → | |
The 1885 America's Cup was the 6th staging of the America's Cup yacht race. It was contested as a three-match-race series in New York City, New York, United States between Puritan owned by the John Malcolm Forbes syndicate, representing the defender, the New York Yacht Club; and Genesta owned by Sir Richard Sutton, representing the Royal Yacht Squadron. It was the first time since 1871 that a British club had issued a challenge.
Results
Alternating Inside & Outside Course as in 1871, but first leg to leeward and return leg to windward. Puritan beat Genesta two wins to nil.
September 14, 1st race, 32.6 miles, Inside Course: Puritan beats Genesta by 16 minutes 19 sec in corrected time. September 16, 2nd race, 32 miles, Outside Course: Puritan beats Genesta by 1 minute 38 sec in corrected time.
References
- Yves, Gary. "The Story of Puritan". America Scoop. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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