Already have an account with us? The finals are likely to be in June 2017, The boats will be smaller and cheaper, and a quarter of each crew has to be from the team's home nation, Oracle Team USA also brought racing close to the shore in 2013 and ushered in a new era of TV production - with on-screen graphics showing those unfamiliar with racing exactly what was going on, He spoke to Newey at November's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and the aerodynamic specialist is now in a position to help after Red Bull announced on Sunday he had. "I would hope to see at least six teams in the next Cup and we should be targeting as many as 10.". The Military Road then carried us through the often-windswept Area of Outstanding Beauty and along the Tennyson Heritage Coast. Chapeau to the marketing board from technophobes like I. Make sure youre well fuelled for heading up the west side as a gradual, grinding ascent to Blackgang burns a match or two. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. WebSir Ben Ainslie joined SailGP ahead of Season 2, replacing former skipper Dylan Fletcher as the team's Driver. With new rules set in stone for the next two regattas, Ainslie believes the future of the event is shaping up nicely. I cant verify this, but the Isle does enjoy less rain. Sadly, slow-twitchers come at the expense of hare-like fast-twitchers, meaning this is a route profile that cuts deep. Ep out tomorrow linktr.ee/performancepeople Its one of the sunniest places in England, enjoying an average of 37 hours of weekly sun compared to a mere 29 on the mainland. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. "Britannia II joins our wide range of historical breakthrough yachting exhibits and will be as significant addition to the Boat Shed, allowing the museum to showcase the history of the exciting development of foiling boats and the British Americas Cup story. WebBen Ainslie Racing (BAR) BAR is a commercial sporting team led by Olympic gold medalist and 34th Americas Cup winner, Sir Ben Ainslie. He spoke to Newey at November's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and the aerodynamic specialist is now in a position to help after Red Bull announced on Sunday he had signed a new multi-year deal, which will see a shift in his role to wider projects. Distance: 104km/65 milesTotal Elevation: 1,350m/4,429ftGrade: Naughty steep pitches crank up the difficultyRoute: Download the full route on Komoot or use the QR code. Steves grin turned to a grimace, his bike from friend to foe. Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup boat Britannia II will join another of Sir Ben's racing yachts as centrepieces of the Isle of Wight museum's already impressive collection. Either that or persist with trying to convince your family that the white pebble youve picked up is a dinosaur tooth. In his Telegraphcolumn, Ainslie says bringing a Cup race to Britain would reinvigorate interest in the oldest trophy in sports. ", Isle of Wight resident Sir Ben Ainslie said:"Showcasing the historical legacy of the Americas Cup is one of the goals of the Classic Boat Museum and we are delighted to again support them by donating BRITANNIA II, helping bring the Americas Cup story to life and leaving a legacy for the generations to come.". Immediately, speculation suggested a one-off Deed of Gift race between TNZ and Team UK, to be staged in the Isle of Wight next year, before a full regatta back in Auckland in 2024. On that Saturday in late March 2018, attendees at what theyd term the worlds coldest wedding (climatically not emotionally) witnessed us both forgetting the first dance, no doubt a blessing for all present. He drives a Range Rover Sport (but used to have an Aston Martin for playdays). Its a ramshackle, eccentric and charming park and an antidote to modern-day sterility so much so that its featured in the book, Bollocks to Alton Towers. A fascinating chat with 5x World Champ triathlete @lesleydoestri and her Performance Psychologist husband Simon Marshall on this weeks @performanceppl pod. "There is a huge passion for the America's Cup in this country and we want to bring it home," said Ainslie. The opening round, which starts next year, will feature a number of teams, to be whittled down to four. Therefore, his job was one of the few jobs indoors at the brickyard, and an excuse to keep warm in the sand shed. WebBen Ainslie Follow Career Highlights 11-time World Champion 2016: Louis Vuitton Americas Cup World Series winner 2013: Winner 34th Americas Cup with OTUSA (San Francisco, USA) 2013: Broke the Round the Island Race Multihull record with J.P. Morgan BAR in the AC45 More Highlights - Show All SailGP Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The lodges are in the owners garden and are comfortable and clean. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. His team went on to the Round the Island Race off the Isle of Wright in June 2013, where they beat the standing multihull record by more than 16 minutes. Ainslie, 33, moved to this part of the New Forest coast 12 years ago. These four will then go on to another series of races to decide which one gets to challenge existing champions Oracle Team USA in the 35th America's Cup. Its hardly severe, but they are still numerous and steep enough to hurt when youre tipping the scales at a packet of peanuts over 14 stone. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. "Were in a much better position now than four years ago. "He's keen to help us but he has a lot of other commitments with Formula 1," Ainslie told BBC Radio 5 live. I smiled, then nervously smiled. The east side of the island is characterised by a series of climbs that rise and fall sharply. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Loved speaking to her and @barney.storey on @performance.people pod Isle of Wight County Press: The memorial of Ben Smith and his partner Ann. Its cobbled streets lead down to the waterfront and three marinas looking out to the Solent America's Cup (external website)external-link. We headed further west to Niton and the salubrious environs of Norriss family grocers for a banquet of prawn wrap, chicken breast, cashew nuts and water to refill electrolyte-fizzing bottles. During that time, Ainslie also captured nine world championships in the single-handed Laser and Finn classes and a world match-racing title, and he was named the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Sailor of the Year three times (1999, 2002, and 2008). Sir Ben Ainslie Credits: Image - Getty, video - Newshub. A boy would keep the fire alight and warming the shed. Support the brilliant @rnli by getting your #MayDayMile done & save lives at sea RNLI.org for info. Cowes is the historic birthplace of the Americas Cup. SIR Ben Ainslie's chances of winning the 36th America's Cup were dented after his Ineos Team UK crew failed to register a point in its vital qualifying event in New Zealand. What sits above is equally appealing for bike riders, as the roads are the smoothest youll find anywhere in the UK. Mark McNeil, chairman of the Classic Boat Museum, said:It is a huge privilege for the museum to display this important yacht this summer which performed exceptionally well in the early rounds of the Prada Cup in February 2021. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Renowned for his aggressive race tactics and his physicality, Ainslie courted controversy throughout his career, notably when diving off his boat at the end of a race in the 2011 ISAF world championships and confronting the driver of a media boat face-to-face. The roads are also quiet. "But standing there on the podium lifting the America's Cup, it did cross my mind that it would be much more fulfilling with a British team, and so that is the goal.". Its well worth the effort, though, as the views are incredible. Pets Pets are not allowed. The exposed ridge overlooking Freshwater can resemble a wind tunnel, however, so bear that in mind for autumnal adventures. Ainslie, who says his team has a budget of about 80m, added: "There has been a lot of talk about Adrian joining the team and I have met with Adrian a number of times. Charles Dickens and Enid Blyton were both reportedly inspired by the isle, as is current resident Alan Titchmarsh, whose raunchy novels inspired The Guardian to call Alans style sex in a pullover. There is a heaven that shines over the Isle of Wight, especially for road cyclists. "We've just got to see how his timing works out in the coming months and years but he would be a huge asset.". It will start at Noon with a drink in the Manor, and then an introduction and question and answer session from Sir For 132 years America retained the Cup before Australia wrested the trophy from the Americans in 1983 in a breakthrough 12metre class yacht with wings on the keel. Taking the America's Cup back to where it all began would be a game-changing event, according to Sir Ben Ainslie. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's We were around 75-80km in and the longest ascent of the day awaited, made easier by the still sunny conditions. All in the family for Ben Ainslie as his wife Georgie Thompson As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Pristine roads and easy navigation make a lap of the Isle of Wight a must-do for roadies Sir Ben Ainslie is a nod to its present. the shell of a large 18th-century See footage of Ineos Britannia racing here: We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate. Ep out now Link in bio Theyre an Isle staple, with French soldiers in the Second World War discovering that garlic flourished here due to the chalky soil, light and unique climate. contact the editor here. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Pristine roads and easy navigation make a lap of the Isle of Wight a must-do for roadies. The Classic BoatMuseum in Cowes has a new flagship exhibit, delivered today. Usually. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. We stayed overnight and returned to the mainland the following morning but this ride is easily doable in a day, meaning a foot-passenger day ticker is also an option. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Ainslie was born in the north of England, but when he was seven, his family moved to the coast of Cornwall, where he learned to sail on the waters of Restronguet Creek. The multi-time Olympic sailing gold It has traditionally begun with a challenger series - the Louis Vuitton Cup - to decide which team gets to take on the champions, but qualifying races have been shortened and reorganised for the next competition. The 55-year-old is the most successful F1 car designer in history and has masterminded Red Bull's four consecutive drivers' and constructors' world title successes from 2010 to 2013. Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup boat Britannia II will join another of Sir Ben's racing yachts as centrepieces of the Isle of Wight museum's already impressive collection. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Omissions? Ben Ainslie is one of the most successful sailors in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 onwards, including gold at the four Games held between 2000 and 2012. Huge line-up announced for @sailgp Season 3! Former 220 Triathlon magazine editor James is a cycling and sports writer and author of two books the Amazon bestseller, The Science of the Tour de France, and Training Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Footballers. Ainslie is hoping Red Bull Formula 1 design chief Adrian Newey will help the British project. It was still memorable, just safely memorable. Good to know. A Gannett Company. He dug deep and against grey clouds creeping over from the mainlands Lowry-like industrial backdrop this time of Fawley oil refinery rather than Salford we reached our Cowes finish line, more than seven hours after we set off, albeit a good portion of that devoted to stops for photography. Just remember to close the side gate so the owners dog doesnt escape! The remainder of the ride was characterised by more sedate stimulation: peaceful country lanes, wildflowers and rolling roads through the town of Newtown. Then my wife fell asleep before we cut the cake, and my dad and best man had to carry her to bed. It is true that no Challenger of Record has ever actually won the Cup and there is an argument to say that being COR can be a distraction - that it takes away focus from what you should be doing. @performance.people @georgieainslie #performancepeople, Having spent most of my adult life in Olympic competition I know how hard that can be on a person which makes @damesarahstorey all the more extraordinary. Corrections? The safe, fast, smooth roads are mainly traffic-free, and a sense of history and beauty pervades every pedal stroke. By the age of 16, Ainslie had become Laser Radial world and European champion and a rising star in the Laser class, which made its debut as an Olympic event at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Cool explained to us on this weeks PP pod with his wife @mrsjazzcool Where to stay: We stayed at Pebbles Lodge, Gurnard, on the west side of Cowes. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. What lies beneath, then, is a huge pull for dinosaur hunters. contact the editor here. Won by US yacht America, No British team has won it, but Sir Ben Ainslie is hoping to change that with his new team, Racing is boat-on-boat, called match-racing, Takes place roughly every three to five years, The winner decides the rules and venue of the next event, As holders Oracle Team USA have revamped the format. For this was Appuldurcombe House, the shell of a large 18th-century Baroque country house that doubled as my wedding venue. Find, plan and share adventures with Komoot: Komoot is an app that lets you find, plan and share adventures with the easy route planner. Shipwreck Museum "Britannia II joins our wide range of historical breakthrough yachting exhibits and will be as significant addition to the Boat Shed, allowing the museum to showcase the history of the exciting development of foiling boats and the British Americas Cup story. Pod out now https://youtu.be/7uO_5EO3fBE https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-Ainslie, International Finn Association - Finn Class Interview: Ben Ainslie - Hopes of a Nation. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy. Ainslie hopes to base his team in Portsmouth but is prepared to take the venture overseas if his proposals are not given planning permission. ", Team NZ's Blair Tuke coy on future with Kiwi syndicate, Why battle to keep America's Cup on Kiwi waters has just begun, Copyright 2023 Discovery NZ Limited (Warner Bros. I had the tasty eggs benedict but would recommend something a little less saucy if followed by cycling. If its an imposing nod to the islands maritime past, Sir Ben Ainslie is a nod to its present. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please His father, Roddy, was an accomplished yachtsman, skippering a boat on the first Whitbread Round the World Race in 197374. Its also a fossil island, with professional and amateur palaeontologists flocking here, with finds as old as 130 million years. Ainslie, 37, won the race with Oracle Team USA last year and will captain a team for the next event in 2017. Ben aligns himself with those at the top of their game whether it be in sports, action and awareness for charities, business or personal pursuits of adventure. Mark McNeil, chairman of the Classic Boat Museum, said:It is a huge privilege for the museum to display this important yacht this summer which performed exceptionally well in the early rounds of the Prada Cup in February 2021. 9. Cowes is the historic birthplace of the Americas Cup. The latest addition is theAC75 foiling monohull which wasBritains race boat during the 36th Americas Cup held in Auckland in 2021. A Gannett Company. Last updated on 10 June 201410 June 2014.From the section Sailing. Ben Ainslie is one of the most successful sailors in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 onwards, including gold at the four Games held between 2000 and 2012. which will see a shift in his role to wider projects. Its death by a thousand inclines. Ben Ainslie, in full Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie, (born February 5, 1977, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England), British sailing champion who became the most-decorated Olympic mariner of all time when he captured his fourth career gold medal (fifth medal overall) at the 2012 Games in London. Freshwater celebrates the cerebral with an annual literary festival. Save 25% + DMR Trail Gloves + DeathGrips when you subscribe to MBUK magazine, *Spring Savings* Try 6 issues of Cycling Plus for just 9.99 | Save 74% today, BikeRadar Rides | A lap of the Isle of Wight. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Launched in June 2014, the teams long-term aim is to bring the prestigious Americas Cup back to Britain, where the first challenge was held in 1851 off the Isle of Wight. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Ben Ainslie called the shots to help Team Oracle USA win in 2013. Isle of Wight County Press: Ben and Henry Payer lived at 3 Alfred Street, East Cowes and were both pug boys. Its here that we took a breather for further fuel and fluids, boosting flagging glucose levels. And a running island. Britannia II arriving in Cowes this afternoon. Im never quite sure which is which. Editors' Code of Practice. Britannia II arriving in Cowes this afternoon. This didnt stop enterprising Celts populating the island and it was they who gave it its name in 400BC, Wight meaning place of the division. Or llamas. The 75ft yacht, with a top speed of over 50 knots, will join the museum's eclectic mix of 89 boats which also includes the original BAR T1 (Ben Ainslie Racing) Americas Cup foiling catamaran, used as a test bed for the 2017 America's Cup in Bermuda, again gifted by Sir Ben and team to the museum in 2018. For an island tour, the first 25km are devoid of sea views, but that changes at Bembridge. But as we climbed out of East Cowes and headed toward the east coast and Nettlestone on our lap of the island, traffic was busier than normal thanks to the rise of the staycation. For 132 years America retained the Cup before Australia wrested the trophy from the Americans in 1983 in a breakthrough 12metre class yacht with wings on the keel. Ainslie also competed in the Americas Cup series. The Isle bills itself as a cycling island. WebThis is Sir Ben Ainslie arriving at Ryde Isle of Wight on Monday 11th July 2016 to name Hovertravel's two new craft. He supports Chelsea FC. Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team base is due to be built at Camber Docks in Old Portsmouth More than 7m of government funding is to go towards supporting Sir Hit the peak, suck in the view, breathe in the sea air and enjoy an exhilarating descent into Freshwater where 65kph registered on my computer. won the race with Oracle Team USA last year. "Fortunately, I'm not superstitious and I would say, if youre well-structured and you have a good relationship with the defender, which we do, we should be able to make it work to our advantage.
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