I2 US 2I Nefertiti

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).

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.

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.

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