The International Americas Cup Class is a class of racing yacht that was developed for the America's Cup between 1992 and 2007. These yachts, while not identical, were all designed to the same formula
An Alinghi IACC boat, in 2007
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The 12 Metre class is a rating class for racing sailboats that are designed to the International rule. It enables fair competition between boats that rate in the class whilst retaining the freedom to
International America's Cup Class
…the boats sufficiently comparable to race in real time. The class was established for the 1992 America's Cup because of perceived shortcomings of the 12-metre class, which had been used in the America's Cup since 1958. In addition to the America's Cup, IACC yachts raced in other regattas, including the IACC worlds…
The 12 Metre yacht Freedom, third rating rule
Swedish Erna Signe won silver at the 1912 Summer Olympics in 12 Metre class (1907 rule boat).
Two time America's Cup winner Intrepid