British, American challengers launch America's Cup yachts


Britannia, the America's Cup race boat of INEOS TEAM UK, is seen during its christening in Auckland, New Zealand, in this handout photo released to Reuters on October 17, 2020. Harry KH/INEOS TEAM UK/Handout via REUTERS

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - British challengers INEOS Team UK unveiled their second generation America's Cup yacht in Auckland on Saturday, just 24 hours after fellow challengers American Magic launched their second boat and almost capsized it.

The British AC75 foiling monohull, named 'Britannia', had one significant difference from their first generation boat, with the addition of a bustle keel.

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