Don’t make Ben Ainslie angry

It comes with great risk to make Ben Ainslie angry. While emotions can be a distraction, Ainslie has a history of translating his temper to heighten performance. This video provides a stroll down memory lane, while the teams vying for the 37th America’s Cup may soon regret a more recent event.

While performing poorly during the final Preliminary Regatta, the leader of Ineos Britannia’s America’s Cup challenge had been out for dinner in Barcelona when confronted by a robber. “This guy tried to nick my watch but he got me at a bad moment because I was pissed off about something else so we had a bit of a fight,” he says. “But then his mate pulled a knife out so that was the end of it.”

After the robbery, the British raised their game, topping the leaderboard for the first stage of the challenger selection series. They will issue their decision on September 13 as to who they will select for their semi-final knock-out match. Will it be the easiest team, or the team Ainslie despises? Standing by.

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2024 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

Team New Zealand competes in the round robin stage only, and the results of their races are not included in the challenger leaderboard. Races start at 14:00 CET (08:00 ET) and run until 16:30 or 17:00, depending on the schedule.

Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period was from December 1, 2021 until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup could be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the reveal, finally confirming Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)

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Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

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