The CITIZEN CUP 1992The U.S. A. were the official defender of the AC. Since two syndicates sponsored by the San Diego Yacht Club, competed for the defence, a Defender Selection Series had to be organized to determine the Defender of the AC.The event got its name from the Japanese watch maker and sponsor CITIZEN
The yachts sailed 4 Round Robins (RR1-RR4 where points were collected) and the Final.RR 1: USA-11 against Jayhawk and Defiant , RR 2: USA-11 versus Defiant and America3.RR 3: the same opponents as RR2 RR 4: USA-11 against America3 and Kanza.Final: America3 USA-23 wins against Stars & Stripes USA-11 and becomes official defender.