Canada One
Type of yacht used in 1983 and 1985
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Canada One is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1983 Louis Vuitton Cup[1] and finished fourth. In 1985 she was re-built into Canada II.[2]
| Yacht club |  Secret Cove Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Nation |  Canada |
| Class | 12-metre |
| Sail no | KC–1 |
| Designer(s) | Bruce Kirby |
| Builder | Fred McConnell Marine |
| Launched | 1982 |
| Fate | Re-built as Canada II. |
| Racing career | |
| AC Challenger Selection Series | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 19.00 m (62.34 ft) (LOA) 13.78 m (45.2 ft) (LWL) |
| Beam | 3.84 m (12.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.72 m (8.9 ft) |
| Sail area | 168 m2 (1,810 sq ft) |