Ainslie - The official site of Sir Ben Ainslie All sorts of crazy inventions and fun to be had with James Dyson as your father as Jake reveals A Gannett Company. but this is closer to Formula One than gentlemen racing their elegant yachts around the Isle of Ep out tomorrow linktr.ee/performancepeople 9. Ineos Team UK finished winless after six races in the Americas Cup World Series, with the British team getting off to the worst possible start in Auckland. 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. Usually. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can With regulations limiting teams to just one boat, the continuing development of the AC75 for at least the next two events, a tightening of eligibility rules and a cut in set-up costs, the Team UK skipper believes several new challengers could be NZ-bound in 2024. Where to eat: Our late finish, drained energy resources and Euro 2020 football on the telly saw us acquire less-than-textbook refuelling via Sainsburys Indian ready-meals. It was 100 for the night and we booked via booking.com. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Ainslie responded by establishing his own team, Ben Ainslie Racing, which finished third overall. Taking the America's Cup back to where it all began would be a game-changing event, according to Sir Ben Ainslie. the shell of a large 18th-century Chapeau to the marketing board from technophobes like I. Comments have been closed on this article. 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. All in the family for Ben Ainslie as his wife Georgie Thompson 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. Charity lunch with Sir Ben Ainslie in aid of Isle of Wight Scouts "This period in the Cup is a little bit like the transfer window in the Premier League - youve got the talent out there on the market to a certain extent. "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. "It would be an incredible opportunity to build on the momentum coming out of this Cup, give the country something big to shout about coming out of COVID, give New Zealand the chance to raise commercial revenue and all the other teams the chance to regroup. Sir Ben Ainslie will be attending to a charity lunch at Haseley Manor in Arreton to raise money for the Isle of Wight Scouts on Friday 22nd October 2021. Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie CBE (born 5 February 1977) is a British competitive sailor. Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic history. He won medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996 onwards, including gold at the four consecutive Games (Sydney, Athens, Beijing & London) held between 2000 and 2012. Web46k Followers, 180 Following, 324 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ben Ainslie (@benainslie) 45.8k Followers, 178 Following, 315 Posts - See Instagram photos 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. Ep out now https://youtu.be/I90eaNZ7fx8 Where the east was dominated by hedgerows and trees, the west is open fields that draw your senses to the English Channel. 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 It was still memorable, just safely memorable. Its still a showpiece today alongside the Rumpus Mansion, the Valley of the Dodos and Cowboy Town. What lies beneath, then, is a huge pull for dinosaur hunters. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Ben Ainslie's crew rise from the deep to keep Americas Cup Make sure youre well fuelled for heading up the west side as a gradual, grinding ascent to Blackgang burns a match or two. Things soon settled down once we passed Osborne House, the former residence of Queen Victoria and the place where she departed this mortal coil. 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. This is home to many of the islands wealthiest residents, a place where yachts bob away beneath the Earl of Yarborough Monument, a massive obelisk of granite to commemorate the man who was the first Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. Roadkill is common, despite the appreciated paucity of cars, but life flourishes, too, with birds of prey above, resting on fence posts and watching fields of alpacas. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "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.". @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. And a walking island. Ben Ainslie - Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team | SailGP "I would like to thank the team at INEOS Britanniafor this amazing donation. 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. Its most famous writer was Poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson, who sought escape from his legion of fans in the 1850s. Pristine roads and easy navigation make a lap of the Isle of Wight a must-do for roadies. 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. 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. Sir Ben and Lady Georgie Ainslie visit Isle of Wight to meet future 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). Or llamas. Sea levels rose, flooding the Solent. WebPA to Ben Ainslie & Grant Simmer Born in Argentina, Luciana has been involved in five consecutive Americas Cup campaigns since the 32nd Cup working on a variety of roles from logistics to marketing to administration. 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. Have your say on the Victims Hub: A new era of support for Isle of Wight crime victims 24, April 2023; 30 Isle of Wight teams to benefit from 114,000 3G upgrade to astro-pitch in East Cowes 24, April 2023; Isle of Wight bank holiday pharmacy opening times: Find your nearest in Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Seaview, and Yarmouth 24, April 2023 If it moves, the marketing team tag and sell it. Steves grin turned to a grimace, his bike from friend to foe. 8. ", 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.". Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy. Its also a fossil island, with professional and amateur palaeontologists flocking here, with finds as old as 130 million years. Isle of Wight He was due to skipper Britains Team Origin in the 201213 Americas Cup World Series (ACWS), but the team was disbanded in 2010. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Last updated on 10 June 201410 June 2014.From the section Sailing. which will see a shift in his role to wider projects. America's Cup (external website)external-link. Duchess meets Sir Ben Ainslie Sir Ben and his wife Lady Ainslie called for knowledge of the ocean as well as the challenge of plastics to be taught to pupils. Its well worth the effort, though, as the views are incredible. The challenge was first contested in 1851 with a race around the Isle of Wight and won by the schooner Americato claim the Hundred Guinea Cup for the American team. WebSir Ben Ainslie joined SailGP ahead of Season 2, replacing former skipper Dylan Fletcher as the team's Driver. The next morning, before our ferry back to the mainland, we enjoyed breakfast at Joliffes Eatery in Cowes. 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. @georgieainslie @performance.people, Fascinating hearing what James Dyson and his son Jake think of how we teach our kids. Its original remit of offering scenery and curiosity to the middle classes led to its most famous attraction, a large whale skeleton washed up by nearby Needles. 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. This is where our photographers ebike ran out of power. 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. Its cobbled streets lead down to the waterfront and three marinas looking out to the Solent 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. It proved revitalising but also highlighted the paucity of bike provisions, especially on the south of the island. 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. Support the brilliant @rnli by getting your #MayDayMile done & save lives at sea RNLI.org for info. The section towards Bembridge is arguably the most workmanlike of the ride, though pleasant enough with chilled flat stretches beneath canopies of trees. #performancepeople, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team narrowly miss podium place in New Zealand, Emirates announce title partnership with the Great Britain SailGP Team, Bittersweet end to the Dubai Sail Grand Prix, Follow Bens quest for the Americas Cup with INEOS TEAM UK. The official route deviates inland to pass Brighstone and its rows of thatched cottages and traditional farmhouses. Ainslie says his team are committed to at least the next two Cup events, thanks to the continued backing of British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe. A fascinating chat with 5x World Champ triathlete @lesleydoestri and her Performance Psychologist husband Simon Marshall on this weeks @performanceppl pod. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Pre-order the Official Tour De France Race Guide 2023. What sits above is equally appealing for bike riders, as the roads are the smoothest youll find anywhere in the UK. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. Isle of Wight Editor Matt has no such issues, his lithe nine-stone stature rising up the hills with the metronomic confidence of the garlic bulbs bursting into life at the side of the country lanes were riding. For this was Appuldurcombe House, the shell of a large 18th-century Baroque country house that doubled as my wedding venue. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The challenge was first contested in 1851 with a race around the Isle of Wight and won by the schooner Americato claim the Hundred Guinea Cup for the American team. Britannia II arriving in Cowes this afternoon. At The Boat Shed a collection of nearly 90 vessels including dinghies, yachts, power boats and lifeboats are on display, highlighting the important bond between the Isle of Wight and boating. contact the editor here. Where to stay: We stayed at Pebbles Lodge, Gurnard, on the west side of Cowes. The lodges are in the owners garden and are comfortable and clean. 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 I had the tasty eggs benedict but would recommend something a little less saucy if followed by cycling. Two outstanding Isle of Wight volunteers are among 500 Coronation Champions honoured by the King and Queen in the run-up to the big day next weekend. With the window narrowing quickly on foreign sailors and off-shore crew potentially jumping ship, Ainslie says the pressure is on to retain and recruit. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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. Children & extra beds There are no extra beds provided in a room. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Isle of Wight County Press: Ben and Henry Payer lived at 3 Alfred Street, East Cowes and were both pug boys. Its worth a visit, as ornate furnishings and artefacts decorate the rooms and corridors where Victoria entertained heads of state; in fact, echoes of the empire emanate from every chamber including the frankly psychedelic Durbar Room, designed by Rudyard Kiplings father John Lockwood in an elaborate Indian style. Ainslie after America's Cup failure Youve got to move quickly to try to secure the people you want. @georgieainslie #performancepeople, Would have loved to grow up in the @dyson household. 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. Qualifying rounds have been streamlined and will start in 2015. Ainslie managed to raise 90 million pounds ($116 million) to fund his campaign, building a massive team headquarters in Portsmouth on the south coast of @dyson @georgieainslie #performancepeople, Fascinating insight into the great but brutal sport of rugby with @samwarbs and @christombs71 on our latest @performance.people POD with @georgieainslie Ben Ainslie (@benainslie) Instagram photos and videos "All I can say is we would be delighted if New Zealand did want to bring the Cup to Britain," he writes. Ben Ainslie's Lymington club praises 'humble national treasure' The historic race first took place off the Isle of Wight in England in 1851 but a British team has never won it. Result a happy sand boy! 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. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-Ainslie, International Finn Association - Finn Class Interview: Ben Ainslie - Hopes of a Nation. In his Telegraphcolumn, Ainslie says bringing a Cup race to Britain would reinvigorate interest in the oldest trophy in sports. In May 2005 Ainslie took the decision to relinquish the role of tactician and focus on improving his match racing skills as helmsman of the 'B' boat used to practice and tune the race boat helmed by Dean Barker . Ainslie figure headed a British challenge for the Cup alongside Sir Keith Mills the team was named Team Origin. Pod out now https://youtu.be/7uO_5EO3fBE Ainslie is hoping Red Bull Formula 1 design chief Adrian Newey will help the British project. Taking the America's Cup back to where it all began would be a game-changing event, according to Sir Ben Ainslie. First staged in 1851 off the Isle of Wight in England. 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. Ben is not one to shy away from a challenge, past campaigns have included five Olympic Games and three Americas Cups. We were around 75-80km in and the longest ascent of the day awaited, made easier by the still sunny conditions. click bio for more, Great to be back on on T6! "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. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. contact the editor here. Just remember to close the side gate so the owners dog doesnt escape! In a prolonged duel with Brazilian Robert Scheidt, the 19-year-old Ainslie had to settle for the silver medal when both men were disqualified from the last race of the regatta. 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. Here, there are few buildings and a wild and desolate atmosphere. Sir Ben Ainslie announces British bid contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Ainslie, 37, won the race with Oracle Team USA last yearand will captain a team for the next event in 2017. The remainder of the ride was characterised by more sedate stimulation: peaceful country lanes, wildflowers and rolling roads through the town of Newtown. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The America's Cup winner decides the format and venue of the next event, which takes place every three to five years. He drives a Range Rover Sport (but used to have an Aston Martin for playdays). House Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Omissions? 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. WebBen Ainslie, in full Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie, (born February 5, 1977, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England), British sailing champion who became the most-decorated Olympic 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! Then again, its not really necessary as the route is clearly signposted, whichever direction youre circumnavigating the island. The Olympic sailing legend lives in Seaview on the north-east of the Isle and theres talk that his team, Ineos Team UK, will compete in the next Americas Cup, with Cowes mooted as the venue. However, this set-adrift land only broke from the mainland around 8,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. Isle of Wight County Press: The memorial of Ben Smith and his partner Ann. Cowes is the historic birthplace of the Americas Cup. Therefore, his job was one of the few jobs indoors at the brickyard, and an excuse to keep warm in the sand shed. Thanks! Ben Ainslie If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. All in the family for Ben Ainslie as his wife Georgie Thompson My inner Vincenzo Nibali was replaced by, well, my 44-year-old father-of-two me and I scrubbed some speed. The opening round, which starts next year, will feature a number of teams, to be whittled down to four. "I would like to thank the team at INEOS Britanniafor this amazing donation. Would you like to receive offers, updates and events from BikeRadar and its publisher Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company)? They have to look at all options on the table.". Ben Ainslie is not averse to a little superstition too and uses a lucky name for all his boats since his early Olympic days. The bits we can remember are memorable, but not as memorable as the goings-on of former owner Sir Richard Worsley, who gained notoriety for insisting his wife, Seymour, accept countless lovers up to 27 so he could satiate his voyeuristic sexual urge by observing through the keyhole. With around 10km to go, Steves ride had arguably just begun. Ive always prided myself on endurance, a proliferation of slow-twitch muscle fibres easing this two-wheeled tortoise to the finish. 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. The Classic BoatMuseum in Cowes has a new flagship exhibit, delivered today. For an island tour, the first 25km are devoid of sea views, but that changes at Bembridge. He won his first event in Sydney in 2020, and continues to put in top ", 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.". More specifically, were in the car park of Compton Beach, aka fossil nirvana with its famous dinosaur footprint thats still visible at low tide. It will start at Noon with a drink in the Manor, and then an introduction and question and answer session from Sir It will start at 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. We descended at speed before drawing to an abrupt halt at the base of Blackgang to reprise a childhood memory, for here is the theme park thatd lit up the imagination of many a childs summer holidays. Did you know? 10 interesting facts about the Americas Also known as: Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie.

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