The 1980 Herbert Pell Cup was held in Newport, Rhode Island, United States in 1980.

This time representing the Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia was owned by Alan Bond in his third challenge for the America's Cup.

The boat was skippered by James Hardy and the crew included tactician Ben Lexcen, port trimmer John Bertrand, Scott McAllister, John Longley and Kenneth Judge.

[1][2][3] Representing the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Lionheart was Britains first challenge for 16 years.

[2] Sverige returned, representing the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club and skippered by Pelle Petterson.