HISTORY

1962-1968
Nefertiti was the first twelve designed by Frederick “Ted” Hood and the only new 12 built for the 1962 Defender Trails. Her construction was a fast one, she was launched just 96 days after the plans were delivered to the yard. At the time she was the beamiest 12 ever built, as Hood was in search of stability, she had a long fore-triangle. She was fast in strong winds but unfortunately the Defender selection finals took place in light air. Weatherly prevailed and ultimately won the match against Gretel for the 1962 America’s Cup. Nefertiti won the 1962 Lipton Memorial Trophy (NYYC).

1964-1996
Nefertiti was altered by Ted Hood and in 1967, she was chartered by AC Challenger Syndicate as the trial horse for Dame Pattie. Thus began her travels around the globe. From 1969-1979, she was owned by Man Johnson Co. Ltd. with her home port in Piraeus, Greece. From here she went on to the West Indies, then to Fremantle for the 1987 Cup races then on to South Africa for six years.

1996-2019
Nefertiti was purchased by a local syndicate and brought back to her home waters of Newport where she once again competes in the 12 Meter class.

2020
Nefertiti was purchased and upgraded by Jack Klinck. We are proud to have Nefertiti as part of our 12 Meter Yacht Charters fleet.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA – 67′ 3”
LWL – 45′ 6”
Beam – 13’2”
Draft – 8’9”
Displacement – 49,700 lbs
Sail Area – 174 sq. m
Designer – Frederick E. Hood
Builder – James E. Gravies, Inc. & Little Harbor Yard, Inc.

Original Owner- Anderson-Purcell Syndicate, U.S.A.
Current Owner – Jack Klinck

Please contact 12 Meter Yacht Charters for more information about chartering Nefertiti and our customized yacht charters.