Heart of America

Heart of America is a 12-metre class yacht that competed in the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup. The boat was helmed by Buddy Melges and represented the Chicago Yacht Club. The boat finished 8 of 13 in Louis Vuitton Cup, which decides the challenger to the Cup holder. The Chicago-based yacht design firm of Graham & Schlageter contributed to the boat's design. Crew The crew included these members, as well as others. Buddy Melges - Skipper David Dellenbaugh - Tactician Larry Mialik - Grinder Richie Stearns - main trimmer and sail co-coordinator Andreas Josenhans - Trimmer Dave Navin Jim Gretzky Wally Henry Fred Stritt John Stanley John Spence Support The CEOs of the Heart of America Cup effort included Alan Johnston and William Bentsen.