NEWS
Third Olympic gold for Ainslie 17 August 2008
Ben Ainslie has won gold in Beijing today..
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Sailors’ quest for gold on hold 16 August 2008
Qingdao’s infamous light winds have frustrated Ben Ainslie’s quest for his third successive Olympic title this morning with the Finn class medal race abandoned after 30 minutes with Ainslie in gold medal position.
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Ben guaranteed a silver medal 15 August 2008
With the medal race still to go, triple Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie is guaranteed a silver medal at the Beijing Games..
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Racing cancelled on a windless day six 14 August 2008
Conditions in Qingdao forced all sailing to be cancelled today due to light winds...
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Ben extends his lead at the top 13 August 2008
Light conditions resulted in another mixed bag of results for Team GB’s sailors at the Olympic sailing regatta in Qingdao on Wednesday (13 August).
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Weather report 13th August 13 August 2008
The latest sailing specific weather forecast from Libby Greenhalgh our Team GB's Meteorologist in Qingdao
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Ben takes pole position 11 August 2008
After six races, Ben Ainslie is leading the Olympic Finn class in Beijing...
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Day One Review: Solid start for British sailors in Qingdao 9 August 2008
The Finn and Yngling's kicked off the competition in Qingdao today...
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Under starter’s orders 8 August 2008
The countdown clock has reached zero days to go, and the 2008 Olympic Games gets underway with the Opening Ceremony in Beijing tonight (1245-1645 BST)
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Interview with Ben Ainslie - Unbeaten in the Finn since 2004 8 August 2008
Ben Ainslie talks to Robert Deaves about his preparation for the Olympic Games, the competition he is faced with and his thoughts on the future.
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Sailors go for gold on the BBC 31 July 2008
There is no need to miss a second of Britain’s sailors’ quest for gold in Qingdao next month as the BBC brings you round-the-clock coverage from all the action on the water at Beijing 2008...
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Nine days to go! 30 July 2008
The countdown to Beijing has begun, it is just nine days to go until the 23rd Olympics kick off in Beijing...
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The Multiple world champion Ben Ainslie climbs aboard with Corum
17 July 2008
Ben Ainslie becomes a Corum ambassador and is determined to win his fourth Olympic medal in Beijing.
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Ben joins F1 star Lewis hamilton and Open 60 sailor Alex Thomson 28 June 2008
It was a choppy day on the water for Ben onboard Open 60 HUGO BOSS with F1 star Lewis Hamilton
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Update from Ben 21 May 2008
After winning the European championships in Italy this month, Ben looks ahead to the Olympics
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Clinical Ainslie clinches fourth European crown 10 May 2008
Awesome Ben Ainslie overcame an eight-point...
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2008 Finn European Championship, Day 4 9 May 2008
Mixed fortunes for Ainslie, but Florent still leads
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2008 Finn European Championship, Day 3 8 May 2008
Florent flies into the lead at Finn Europeans
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2008 Finn European Championship, Day 2 8 May 2008
Long day afloat but two great races
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Ainslie takes the lead on day one 5 May 2008
The first race goes to Ainslie on day one of the 2008 Finn European Championship
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Preview to Finn Europeans 1 May 2008
Robert Deaves has a look at the form book for the Finn Europeans starting next week....
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Ben joins top match racers at The Cagliari Cup 23 April 2008
The Cagliari Cup is the second event of the RC 44 Championship Tour 2008!
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BT ATTRACTS THE BEST OF BRITISH FOR ITS LONDON 2012 AMBASSADOR TEAM 14 April 2008
Ben Ainslie joins past, present and future British Olympic sportspeople to form team of BT London 2012 Ambassadors
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Looking forward 31 March 2008
With under six months until the Olympic Games, Ben talks about his plans over the next few months..
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Gold for Ainslie 21 March 2008
Britain's triple Olympic medallist took gold at the Princess Sofia Trophy today in Palma, Spain
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Ainslie clinches early Palma victory 20 March 2008
Triple Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie, has an unassailable lead of 26 points at the top of the Finn leaderboard heading into Friday’s final 10-boat double points-scoring medal race in Palma...
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Ainslie extends on day four 19 March 2008
Ben Ainslie mastered tricky conditions to extend their leads at the top of the Finn and Laser fleets at the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma, Majorca, yesterday (19 March).
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Ben maintains his lead 18 March 2008
Ben Ainslie maintains a sizeable lead at the top of the Finn results table after day three of racing (18/03/08)
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Two bullets for Ainslie 17 March 2008
British sailors continue to top the results tables in three classes after the second day of racing at the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma on today (17th March), with Ainslie extending his lead at the top of the Finn fleet.
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Strong start from Ben on day one... 16 March 2008
The first day in the 39th Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia MAPFRE started on schedule with a light south-westerly breeze and sunshine...
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Ben kicks off the European racing season... 14 March 2008
Ben will start the Princess Sophia Trophy Regatta tomorrow (16th March) in Palma, Mallorca as he begins his European racing season...
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Update from Ben 8 March 2008
After a winning a historic fifth world title, Ben has been back in the UK for a quick pit stop before heading back out to Palma for the start of the European racing season...
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Henri Lloyd and Ben Ainslie Launch New Junior Marine Range 1 March 2008
Specialist marine clothing brand Henri Lloyd and double gold medallist and TEAMORIGIN skipper Ben Ainslie are delighted to announce the launch of the Ben Ainslie Collection.
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Triple Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie
to open 2008 Dinghy Sailing Show 22 February 2008
Ben Ainslie will open the 2008 RYA Dinghy Show on Saturday 1st March at Alexandra Palace.....
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Ainslie’s fifth world title 29 January 2008
Ainslie secures an unprecedented fifth World Championships in the Finn Class today...
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Ainslie snatches the lead... 28 January 2008
In a tense battle for first place yesterday, Ainslie secured a vital point ahead of New Zealand's Dan Slater in the Finn Gold Cup
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Ainslie closes the gap... 27 January 2008
Ben Ainslie closed the gap on New Zealand's Dan Slater on day five of the Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne yesterday
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Ainslie bounces back with style 25 January 2008
Ainslie closes on the leader...
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Ainslie moves up to second 23 January 2008
The second day of racing at the Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne proved to be challenging with light and shifty wind.
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Record entry for Finn Gold Cup Down Under 22 January 2008
Tomorrow sees over 80 sailors competing at the Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne....
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Victory in Melbourne 20 January 2008
Ben Ainslie took gold on Saturday at the Sail Melbourne Regatta in a strong international field..
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Ben storms into the lead.. 18 January 2008
Ben took control of the racing yesterday scoring a first and second and extending his overall lead to twelve points
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Ainslie and Wright battle it out... 17 January 2008
Ainslie and world number three Ed Wright (GBR) are battling it out for the top spot in the Finn class at Sail Melbourne....
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Two bullets and Ainslie takes the lead 16 January 2008
Ben Ainslie put on a superb display in Melbourne today, as he took control of the international field...
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Tough challenges in Melbourne 15 January 2008
It has been a challenging few days in Melbourne, as Ben fights it out at the top of the table for a podium position...
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Ainslie headline act for Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne 14 January 2008
One of the greatest showdowns in Olympic history is set to take place when the Finn Gold Cup (world championship) gets underway at Sail Melbourne from January 20-29 on the challenging waters of Port Phillip.
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Tough job in Melbourne 14 January 2008
First day of Sail Melbourne
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A huge honour to be selected.. 9 January 2008
The British Olympic Association and the Royal Yachting Association announced Ben Ainslie as the Finn representative for Great Britain at Beijing 2008..
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Ainslie gets the nod for Beijing Games 8 January 2008
After his outstanding performance at the Sydney International Regatta in December, Ben Ainslie has been selected to defend his Finn title in Beijing.
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Ainslie comes out on top Down Under 18 December 2007
Double Olympic gold and silver medallist Ben Ainslie has taken gold in Sydney at the Sydney International Regatta
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Choppy waters on day two.... 16 December 2007
Ed Wright fought back today taking his first win at the regatta, but Ben is still leading overall after day two...
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Two down, eight to go... 15 December 2007
The Sydney International Regatta started today, with Ben sailing against his nearest rival for selection to Beijing; Ed Wright
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Update from Ben 14 December 2007
With less than 24 hours to go until the Sydney International Regatta starts Ben updates us on his training and regatta ahead...
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Battle ahead for Selection 13 December 2007
Ben is just one day away from the Sydney International Regatta, competing against some of the top Finn sailors in the world, as fellow Brit Ed Wright and Ben battle it out for selection for Beijing in 2008..
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Ben heads south for training... 12 November 2007
After returning from the America's circuit, Ben is now based in Australia to train and compete in his Finn for Olympic selection for Beijing 2008...
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21st Pro Am Regatta 27 October 2007
Ben will race in the 21st Pro Am Regatta in the British Virgin Island this week...
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Ben Ainslie to speak at Royal BVI Yacht Club Dinner 25 October 2007
Before competing in the Bitter Ends ProAm from October 28 through November 3rd, Ben will speak at the Royal BVI Yacht Club Dinner...
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Ben takes victory at RYA National Ranking Series 22 October 2007
Ben took first place in the last of a three weekend series at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy this weekend...
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Ainslie wins Cento Cup 8 October 2007
Ainslie takes victory on the World Match Racing Circuit..
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Ainslie and Percy win RYA National Match Racing Series 2 October 2007
Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy made the most of mixed conditions at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to win the final round of the RYA National Match Racing Series qualifiers last weekend (29-30 September).
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RYA announces further Beijing nominations 1 October 2007
The RYA Olympic Selection Committee has decided to continue Olympic Trials in the Finn class...
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Ben to attend RYA National Match Racing Series 2007 27 September 2007
Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy will be among some of the biggest British names in Olympic Classes sailing putting themselves to a very different test this weekend when the final RYA National Match Racing Series 2007 qualifying event takes place at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
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Ben Ainslie annouces as skipper for Team Origin 15 September 2007
At the Southampton International Boat Show yesterday TEAMORIGINs Sir Keith Mills and Mike Sanderson, Team Principal and Team Director respectively, announced a roll call of British and international sailing, design, boatbuilding and management talent...
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Ben Ainslie Awarded Honorary Degree 13 September 2007
Yesterday (Friday 14th) Double Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie MBE was today awarded an honorary Doctorate by Southampton Solent University...
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Ainslie takes gold... 22 August 2007
British sailors bagged four medals – three gold and one silver – on the first of the two finals days at the 2007 Olympic Test Event in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday (22 August).
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Ainslie heads into final day 11 points ahead... 21 August 2007
Double Olympic gold and silver medalist Ben Ainslie will head into the final day of racing in Qingdao with an eleven point lead over his nearest competitor...
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Ainslie pulls away from the pack 20 August 2007
The majority of sailors at the 2007 Olympic Test Event in Qingdao (CHN) saw some action late in the day on Monday (20 August), with British sailors still firmly in the hunt in spite of the continued light wind conditions.
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Ainslie dominates... 18 August 2007
Ben Ainslie and other British sailors have maintained their form to top the results tables after day four of the final Olympic Test Event in Qingdao...
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Ainslie leads Finn Class in Qingdao 16 August 2007
Ben Ainslie sits top of the leader board after the first day of Finn racing at the Qingdao International Regatta today..
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British sailors ready for battle at Olympic Test Event 14 August 2007
Racing at the Qingdao International Regatta starts tomorrow, as Britian's Olympic sailing hopefuls will get thier final chance to compete at the Olympic venue ahead of the 2008 Olympic sailing event...
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One day to go.... 14 August 2007
There is just one day to go until racing gets underway in at the Qingdao International regatta...
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Countdown to pre-Olympic Event 2 August 2007
Ben Ainslie and other memebers of Skandia Team GBR are counting down the days to the start of the 2007 Qingdao International Regatta...
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Update 17 July 2007
After completing the 32nd America’s Cup with Emirate’s Team New Zealand, I am now fully focused on my Olympic campaign, and qualification in the Finn class for Beijing 2008. I have come straight back from Valencia to start training in the Finn in the UK.
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British sailors bound for Olympic Test Event 17 July 2007
Following the conclusion of the ISAF World Sailing Championships in Cascais, Portugal, the Royal Yachting Association’s Olympic Selection Committee has today named the sailors who will compete for Skandia Team GBR at the 2007 Olympic Test Event in Qingdao, China, next month.
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£1,328 raised at The Bugle’s Annual Charity Cricket Tournament 17 July 2007
£1,328 raised at The Bugle’s Annual Charity Cricket Tournament, in aid of the John Merricks Sailing Trust, on Sunday 15th July, in spite of rain stopping play.
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Ainslie heads for the cricket pitch... 9 July 2007
Ben to play at this year's annual John Merricks Sailing Trust cricket match...
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NZL 92 bows out as Race 7 goes to the wire 4 July 2007
A penalty on the approach to the third mark cost NZL 92 any chance of winning the seventh race of the America’s Cup match....
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Ainslie to miss World Championships 30 June 2007
Due to Ben Ainslie’s ongoing commitments with Emirates Team New Zealand at the America’s Cup in Valencia, he will be unable to compete at the forthcoming ISAF World Sailing Championships in Cascais, Portugal.
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NZL 92 WINS FIRST SEMI-FINAL MATCH 15 May 2007
Emirates Team New Zealand won its first semi-final match today beating Desafio Espanol by 43 seconds...
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NZL 92 REMAINS UNBEATEN 9 May 2007
Emirates Team New Zealand pulled off a come-from-behind win today to remain unbeaten in round robin 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series....
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NZL84 Finishes Top Challenger 11 April 2007
Emirates Team New Zealand finished the Act 13 fleet racing regatta as top challenger, ahead of big rivals BMW Oracle and Luna Rossa.
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Shore crew keeps the boats sailing 11 April 2007
A successful America's Cup campaign has three crucial ingredients: a fast boat, skilled and experienced crew and reliability.
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Barker gives Ainslie the helm for Act 13 3 April 2007
Ben Ainslie will take the helm for Emirates Team New Zealand in the last of the 2007 America's Cup pre-regattas starting tomorrow, April 3.
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NUTRITION AND TRAINING 16 January 2007
Ben discusses his nutrition and training programme
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Preparation key to Britain's America's Cup dreams 12 January 2007
The announcement that Great Britain plans to enter a team in the next America's Cup created a buzz during the London Boat Show. ...
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Ben Ainslie, double Olympic gold and silver medallist signs title sponsorship deal with JPMorgan Asset Management for Beijing 2008 campaign 5 January 2007
Ben Ainslie, double Olympic gold and silver medallist signs title sponsorship deal with JPMorgan Asset Management for Beijing 2008 campaign
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Ainslie Wins Allianz Cup Over Baird 29 October 2006
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 29, 2006) - The immensely talented British sailor Ben Ainslie became the fifth first-time winner on the World Match Racing Tour when he won the Allianz Cup presented by Oracle.
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"Doing well in smaller boats counts for nothing now" 13 October 2006
Read Ben Ainslie's interview about his America's Cup plans with Emirates Team New Zealand by Brian Viner from The Independent 13/10/06
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Ben, on board Alfa Romeo, wins Racing division in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2006 9 September 2006
The fifth and final day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup brought sunshine and slightly stronger breezes....
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Tension builds on the penultimate day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 8 September 2006
In today’s fourth and penultimate day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup....
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Race around the Islands on Day Three 6 September 2006
Day Three of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup started out with the fleet waiting for light breezes to pick up but ended in a good day’s racing...
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Alfa Romeo going strong after day two of the Maxi yacht Rolex Cup 5 September 2006
The fleet of super yachts competing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda...
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Ben in Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 4 September 2006
Ben's first day of racing on board Alfa Romeo in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo.
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Gold winner Ben's diary from Qingdao 31 August 2006
It was a great feeling to get back in the Finn and go racing again. The first couple of days were difficult as I found my sea legs but I was really quite surprised by how quickly the old habits came back.
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Ben takes Gold Qingdao 30 August 2006
Having dominated the Finn class from the start, Double Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie secured a dream comeback today (30 August) collecting Gold after having not raced the Olympic heavyweight dinghy in a year,
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