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America's Cup - Images from Oracle Team USA AC50 launch + Video

by Carlo Borlenghi on 15 Feb 2017
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
After unveiling their AC50 yesterday, Oracle Team USA launched their Defender today in Bermuda.

Top international photographer Carlo Borlenghi was on hand to capture the moment.



Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA crew watch the launch of their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA crew watch the launch of their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi


Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi
Oracle Team USA launch their AC50 in Bermuda - February 15, 2017 © BMW / Carlo Borlenghi

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