America’s Cup 2021: UK team INEOS ship Britannia II jokingly featured on TradeMe

An Auckland ‘trader’ amuses himself at the expense of the troubled British boating union INEOS Team UK.

A listing for the team’s boat has been posted on TradeMe, with offers already over $ 1000.

“As is where it is. Great for open-class offshore racing. Fight a bit against similar boats in its class,” the satirical post says.

“Eager to get out of class and focus more on other interests, including cycling. Running costs are getting a bit out of hand. Suits high net worth buyers looking to enter competitive careers. Not for the weak of heart. Open to offers and / or exchanges, “jokes the listing.

Would it be good for fishing? A gambler asked.
Vendor – May have a hard time pulling a lure at times, but snapper would do well in the gulf

Q: Does the price include the trailer? WOF?
A: It comes with a berth and a boathouse on the viaduct.

The British team was clearly the worst performer in the Prada World Series regatta in the last three days, ending with six consecutive defeats, including a strong defeat to Luna Rossa yesterday, where if the race were eight stages there was a possibility. that they had been laps.

Ineos Team UK will face the defending America’s Cup Team New Zealand in the first round of the Christmas Race today, with the winner meeting the winner between American Magic and Luna Rossa, while the two losing teams will have a second race. to determine the lowest placements.

Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie and his crew have made no secret of the fact that their boat is nowhere near scratching at the lightest end of the wind limit, and that was clear on Saturday on the final day of the World Series.

The British challenger was widely beaten in his careers against American Magic and Luna Rossa, but took the opportunity to make a little recon as they approach a three-week period that would make or break their challenge.

“In terms of understanding why we are fighting in the lighter paces in particular, it was a good learning experience to analyze the other teams; to get a real look when they are competing in what they are doing, what the set-up is for. your boat, what we are missing and how we can improve our performance, “Ainslie told the Herald on sunday.

Ineos Team UK has until mid-January to make the necessary adjustments to be a competitive entrant in the Prada Cup Challengers’ Series, which will run from January 15 to February 22.

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