| 1987 Defender Selection Series Fremantle, Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 October 1986 – 20 January 1987 |
| Number of Yachts | 8 |
| Coordinates | 31°57′9.0″S 115°38′48.12″E / 31.952500°S 115.6467000°E |
| Winner | Kookaburra III |
The 1987 Defender Selection Series was raced between four syndicates competing for the right to represent the Royal Perth Yacht Club as the defender of the America's Cup. Kookaburra III won the series and advanced to the 1987 America's Cup. However, they failed to defend the cup from the challenge of Stars & Stripes 87.