The Yachts

American Eagle

American Eagle

 

A converted, Luders designed 12 metre yacht, launched in 1964-one of the fastest and best prepared and crewed yachts on the international racing scene. This red-hulled flyer, skippered by owner "Ted" Turner, currently America's yachtsman of the year set a new Elapsed Time record of 3d-7h-11m-48s for the Fastnet Race this year.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name American Eagle
Sail Number 2121
Owner Robert Edward (Ted) Turner
Skipper Ted Turner
Navigator P R Bass
Crew P Bowker, T Gowland (16), N Hyett (3), R Stirling (l), B Miller (2), M O'Meara, R Boyd, M Mitchell (1), M Tolhurst, J F Baldwin.
State USA
Club Annapolis Yacht Club
Designer William Luders
Builder Converted Luders
LOA 20.1
Beam 3.4
Draft 3