Ben Ainslie Archives

Bart Simpson: One year later

May 8th, 2014

Andrew “Bart” Simpson, a British double Olympic medalist, died May 9, 2013 when the Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran capsized while

February 21st, 2014

Much has been said of Olympic sailing gold medalist Sir Ben Ainslie’s ambitions for the America’s Cup and his plan

January 9th, 2014

By Ben Ainslie A new year, a new challenge. With a full-blown America’s Cup bid still the long-term goal for

December 16th, 2013

Here are some moments in sailing history stored in the Scuttlebutt archives… 2008- 5 years ago: Sailing World magazine announced

December 12th, 2013

Sir Ben Ainslie believes he is facing his biggest challenge yet – to bring Britain back to the America’s Cup.

October 24th, 2013

Sir Ben Ainslie’s bid to launch a British challenge for the America’s Cup is gathering momentum with the ace sailor

October 13th, 2013

Hamilton, Bermuda (October 13, 2013) – Two past titans of the Alpari World Match Racing Tour came head to head

October 9th, 2013

Sir Ben Ainslie, Iain Percy, Matt Cornwall and Christian Kamp, the same crew that competed in the 2008 Argo Group

October 7th, 2013

Is it a sign that the professional side of sailing has advanced when the dating life of sailors is headline

September 17th, 2013

Strategist Tom Slingsby takes the helm during the tack until skipper Jimmy Spithill crosses over, while tactician (and back-up helm)