Stars & Stripes 87 (US 55) was the 12 Meter challenge boat sailed by Dennis Conner in his bid to reclaim the America’s Cup from the Royal Perth Yacht Club of Australia in 1987.
Only on Hilton Head and only in Harbour Town can you sail aboard the real America’s Cup.
Star and Stripes Boat
Star and Stripes Sign
we were lucky to see one of the cup races off rhode island the year Ted turner won. those boats are so beautiful up close. We were able to walk around them and talk with the crew; the local pubs were full of locals and the crew members. Typical tourists were excluded but we were in our late college years and looked like the upper crust’s youngest generation. It was fantastic.
Wonderful experience Sylvia!