Britannia glistens in the Auckland sun as it is launched at the base of British challenger INEOS Team UK. British challenger Sir Ben Ainslie has delivered on his promise to push the design boundaries, delivering a radical reincarnation of his America’s Cup boat. READ MORE:* America's Cup: Dean Barker calls for respect as aggressive racing looms* America's Cup: American Magic launch impressive second AC75 in Auckland* America's Cup: British syndicate take delivery of second boat* America's Cup veteran Grant Simmer warns of potential for disaster with new boatsBut the aim is to do dry laps completely on foils in racing and the bustle is also designed to improve aerodynamics. Duncan Johnstone/Stuff INEOS Team UK's second AC75 Britannia is launched in Auckland, showing off its radical bustle keel. INEOS TEAM UK Britannia touches the water for the first time at its Auckland launch at the INEOS Team UK base.

Source: Stuff October 16, 2020 21:14 UTC