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Practice Day : 2010 Audi MedCup Camper Regatta - Conde de Godó Trophy - Barcelona 21 July 2010
TEAMORIGIN lead on the water from gun to gun chased by Emirates Team New Zealand
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Ben Ainslie Blog, July 2010 - Racing any Olympic class boat is a unique physical challenge 18 July 2010
I’ll be competing at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy 9-14 August 2010.
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Henri Lloyd Mentor Scheme 16 July 2010
Ben and representatives from Henri Lloyd and TEAMORIGIN select the two winners of the Henri Lloyd Mentor Scheme
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Day 5: World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Sweden 12 July 2010
Ben & TEAMORIGIN Crew win Stena Match Cup in Swede
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Day 4: World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Sweden 11 July 2010
TEAMORIGIN into finals of Match Cup Sweden
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Day 3: World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Sweden 9 July 2010
Ben Ainslie and Team Origin are ready for the semi finals of Match Race Sweden after three straight wins against Mathieu Richard in the Quarter Finals.
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Day 2: World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Sweden 7 July 2010
Team Origin win 3 with no losses to secure place in the 1/4 finals of the Sweden Match Race 2010
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Day 1: World Match Racing Tour - Match Race Sweden 6 July 2010
Two wins two loses for Team Origin on day one of the Match Race Sweden
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 20 June 2010
Ben finishes second in IRC Class 0 onboard J.P. Morgan Asset Management Prince's Trust, in a time of 06hrs 53mins 54secs
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RACE DAY TEN: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 1 June 2010
LOSS FOR TEAMORIGIN TODAY AGAINST AZZURRA
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RACE DAY NINE: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 31 May 2010
MISTRAL BLOWS HARD : RACING RECOMMENCES TOMORROW
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RACE DAY EIGHT: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 29 May 2010
CONFIDENT RACE WIN FOR TEAMORIGIN TODAY
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RACE DAY SEVEN: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 28 May 2010
NO RACING FOR TEAMORIGIN TODAY, BACK ON THE WATER TOMORROW
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RACE DAY SIX: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 27 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN MOVE UP THE LEADERBOARD AFTER RACE WIN OVER SYNERGY. 3 MORE RACES TO GO TO COMPLETE ROUND ROBIN 1
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RACE DAY FIVE: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 26 May 2010
NO RACING FOR TEAM ORIGIN TODAY
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RACE DAY FOUR: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 25 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN MOVED INTO JOINT SECOND PLACE ON THE LEADERBOARD TODAY
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RACE DAY THREE: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 24 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN dominates the pre-start, earns a penalty and takes a win from BMW ORACLE Racing before dropping a race to old rival Dean Barker and the team from New Zealand.
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RACE DAY TWO: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 23 May 2010
A tough break for TEAMORIGIN
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RACE DAY ONE: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena regatta in Sardinia 22 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN GYBE SET UP ERROR HANDS FIRST WIN TO TEAM ALEPH
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Day 5: 2010 Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy, Cascais 17 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN END THEIR FIRST EVENT WITH A CREDIBLE 5TH PLACE POSITION
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Day 4: 2010 Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy, Cascais 17 May 2010
Today saw the spectacular coastal race take place on day four of this Audi MedCup series, a 38 mile battle with winds forecast between 15 and 25 knots.
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Day 3: 2010 Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy, Cascais 17 May 2010
TEAMORIGIN achieved their first race win in their new boat in race one and a 7th place in race two leaving them in 2nd place overall on 29 points behind Emirates Team New Zealand on 26 points.
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Day 2: 2010 Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy, Cascais 14 May 2010
After five races of the Portugal Trophy Cascais, the first regatta of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit, the British crew of TeamOrigin 1851 lead overall by two points ahead of defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand.
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Day 1: 2010 Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy, Cascais 13 May 2010
Team Origin lie in fourth place after an exciting first days racing at the Audi MedCup Portugal Trophy in Cascais.
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Ben Ainslie Blog - Busy year ahead 20 April 2010
It was really pleasing to finally get a result in the two-and-half year America's Cup saga in Valencia in February.
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Competition: Henri Lloyd Mentor Scheme 15 April 2010
Your chance to be mentored by HENRI LLOYD and experience a day in the life of BEN AINSLIE and TEAMORIGIN.
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RORC EASTER REGATTA DAY THREE: TEAMORIGIN END ON A HIGH AND THANK RORC FOR SUCH A GREAT EVENT 6 April 2010
Today was the third and final day of racing at the RORC Easter regatta and finally the wind and sun both played ball and delivered some great racing conditions.
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RORC EASTER REGATTA DAY TWO: TEAMORIGIN CONSOLIDATE THEIR LEAD 6 April 2010
RORC EASTER REGATTA: TEAMORIGIN TAKE TWO RACE WINS ON DAY ONE 6 April 2010
The Solent delivered everything it could find today to the 62 competitors in the RORC Easter Regatta - the day started with driving rain and squalls of up to 30 knots and ended with glorious spring sunshine and challenging race conditions for all.
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RORC EASTER REGATTA 6 April 2010
TEAMORIGIN are in the UK for the RORC Easter Regatta where racing is due to start on Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th April.
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Day 10 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: TEAMORIGIN FALLS TO ARTEMIS AND DROPS OUT OF TITLE CONTENTION 18 March 2010
Day 10 of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta was crunch time for TEAM ORIGIN
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Day 9 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: A CLINICAL DISPLAY BY TEAMORIGIN SEES THEM ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ROUND 17 March 2010
TEAMORIGIN take an impressive and important race victory against the French/German ALL4ONE team to guarantee their place in the next round tomorrow
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Day 8 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: DOUBLE DEFEAT DAY FOR TEAMORIGIN AFTER EPIC DAY OF RACING 16 March 2010
TEAMORIGIN concedes two important matches at the end of the Round Robin phase of the Louis Vuitton Trophy leaving them in 6th ranked place
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Day 7 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: NO RACING FOR TEAMORIGIN 15 March 2010
In the only race of the day, spectators witnessed an interesting turn of events where the French team ‘Aleph’ took a win from event leaders Emirates Team New Zealand breaking their run of race wins.
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Day 6 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: A WIN AND EXTRA POINT FOR TEAMORIGIN CLOSES UP THE SCOREBOARD 14 March 2010
TEAMORIGIN won their race today against the Russian Synergy team in an exciting race
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Day 5 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: TEAMORIGIN TAKE WIN FROM THE FRENCH ALEPH TEAM AFTER A ‘HEART IN MOUTH’ START LINE COLLISION 13 March 2010
TEAMORIGIN scored an important point on the score board today by beating the French Aleph Team.
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Day 3 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: TEAMORIGIN FORCED TO RETIRE WHILST IN THE LEAD 11 March 2010
A PRESSURISED MANOEVRE CAUSED BROKEN SPINNAKER POLE IN DRAMATIC RACE AGAINST THE KIWIS
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Day 2 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta: A POINT ON THE BOARD FOR TEAMORIGIN WITH A RACE WIN AGAINST ALL4ONE 10 March 2010
TEAMORIGIN showed strong form this morning with a stylish victory over the French/German All4One team.
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Day 1 Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta : TRICKY CONDITIONS FOR TEAM ORIGIN 9 March 2010
In light and shifty conditions TEAMORIGIN lost to their first opponent, the Italian Azzurra team.
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TeamOrigin beaten in enthralling final at the Auckland Match Racing Regatta 7 March 2010
The best was definitely left to last in the Auckland Match Racing Regatta, which saw Dean Barker of Emirates Team New Zealand overcome a scratchy beginning to the regatta to beat British TeamOrigin skipper Ben Ainslie in an enthralling final.
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Team Origin dominate the Auckland Match Racing Regatta after 3 days of racing 5 March 2010
Ben Ainslie and his Team Origin crew continued to dominate the Auckland Match Racing Regatta today and by the end of racing were the only team to have secured a semi-final berth.
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Spectacular action at the Auckland Match Racing Regatta Day 2 4 March 2010
TEAM ORIGIN strengthen their hold on the leaderboard wth two more wins
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Ben Ainslie leads Auckland Match Racing Regatta on opening day 3 March 2010
Ben Ainslie of TEAM ORIGIN toppes the leaderboard with a 6-2 score after the first day of the Auckland Match Racing Regatta
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Ben Ainslie Blog - Sponsorship key to my Olympic campaign 2 February 2010
Sponsorship is a hugely significant element in being able to sustain a bid for success in any sport so I’m extremely grateful to J.P. Morgan Asset Management who have agreed to extend their title sponsorship of my Finn sailing campaign until 2012.
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management has extended its title sponsorship of triple Olympic Gold & Silver medallist Ben Ainslie CBE through to 2012 8 January 2010
Britain's most successful Olympic sailor J.P. Morgan Asset Management also announced their continued sponsorship of Ben Ainslie
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Ben Ainslie Blog - Back in the Finn 18 December 2009
It has been a very cold but very refreshing week in more ways than one as I returned to Finn sailing for the first time since Beijing 2008 at a British Finn squad training camp at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
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Ben Ainslie book signing at The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on Saturday 12th Dec 1700 – 1800 7 December 2009
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) will be hosting a book signing with Ben Ainslie, on 12th December 2009 between 5-6pm.
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Ben and Team Origin runners up in the Monsoon Cup 2009 7 December 2009
BEN AINSLIE AND TEAMORIGIN END UP IN THIRD PLACE OVERALL IN THE 2009 WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR DESPITE LOSING IN FINALS IN MONSOON CUP
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Ben and Team Origin into the 1/4 Finals of the Monsoon Cup 4 December 2009
Ainslie stars in 'A Tale of Two Rivers' at the final event on the World Match Racing Tour
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World Match Monsoon Cup - World Champion out, who else 3 December 2009
After 2 days of racing at the 2009 Monsoon Cup Ben Ainslie and Team Origin top the round robin stage with 7 wins and 2 losses
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The Monsoon Cup 2009 - The Toughest Day at the Office 3 December 2009
The Monsoon rain in Kuala Terengganu on the east coast of Malaysia, with more than 200mm (eight inches) falling in the last 24 hours, has provided a dramatic backdrop to the 2009 Monsoon Cup, the final event in the 2009 World Match Racing Tour.
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All At Stake At The Monsoon Cup 2 December 2009
Ben and Team Origin set for the Monsoon Cup the final event of the 2009 World Match Racing Tour
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Team Origin runners up in the 2009 Sunseeker Australia Cup 30 November 2009
After a great week sailing Ben Ainslie skippering Team Origin finish in second place at the Sunseeker Australia Cup
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Team Origin into the final of the Sunseeker Australia Cup 29 November 2009
Torvar Mirsky and Ben Ainslie head towards a show down in Perth in the finals of the 2009 Sunseeker Australia Cup.
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1/4 final time at the Sunseeker Australia Cup 29 November 2009
Ben defeats Robertson to make the semi-finals
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Team Origin into 1/4 Finals of the Sunseeker Australia Cup 28 November 2009
After the Round Robin series in the 2009 Sunseeker Australia Cup, the top three skippers on the World Match Racing Tour, New Zealand’s Adam Minoprio (BlackMatch Racing Team), Australia’s Torvar Mirsky (Mirsky Racing Team) and Great Britain’s Ian Williams (Bahrain Team Pindar) are atop the leaderboard.
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Great start for Team Origin in Perth 27 November 2009
Team Origin make a great start in the 2009 Sunseeker Australia Cup, held in Perth.
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Next stop Perth 25 November 2009
Ben and Team Origin Head to Perth for the Sunseeker Australia Match Racing Cup
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TEAMORIGIN FALLS TO AZZURRA AND SYNERGY 21 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN lost the deciding semi final match today against the Italian Azzurra and again to the Russian Synergy in petit final to finish fourth in the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice.
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TEAMORIGIN EVENS THE SCORE 20 November 2009
A masterful display of match racing in the pre-start of their second Louis Vuitton Trophy semi final match saw the TEAMORIGIN crew convincingly beat the Italian Azzurra crew to level the score to 1-1.
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TEAMORIGIN FALLS TO AZZURRA IN FIRST MEETING OF SEMI FINALS 19 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN fell to its opponent the Italian Azzurra team in the first match of the best of three semi finals of the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice today.
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TEAMORIGIN TO MEET AZZURRA IN SEMIS 17 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN will sail the Italian Azzurra in best of three semi finals of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta, starting Thursday.
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A final win for TEAMORIGIN to end round robin phase : next semi final's 16 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN won their final match in the Round Robin phase of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta today against the Franco-German ALL4ONE team.
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A win and a loss for TEAMORIGIN 15 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN came from behind to beat the America’s Cup Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing in a difficult light airs race, before falling to the Russian Synergy team.
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TEAMORIGIN collects one more win 14 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN beat Team French Spirit – Pages Jaunes in a light airs race and, thanks to other match results at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice, moves back up to equal second overall on points with three matches still to sail.
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TEAMORIGIN ENDS THE KIWI RUN 13 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN beat Emirates Team New Zealand in a classic match race, ending the Kiwis’ unbeaten record at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta.
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TEAMORIGIN LOSES TO ARTEMIS 12 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN’s unbeaten run at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta ended early Thursday morning.
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ANOTHER WIN FOR TEAMORIGIN IN NICE 11 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN’s score sheet gained another point today with a win in lighter winds over America’s Cup Challenger BMW ORACLE Racing.
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Two more wins for TEAMORIGIN with special guest on board 10 November 2009
TEAMORIGIN’s score sheet gained another two points today with wins in both scheduled races at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta
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Light winds curtail programme again 9 November 2009
Just one flight, two matches, were sailed today in Nice on Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice.
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No Sunday Racing for TEAMORIGIN 8 November 2009
Just two races were completed today, Sunday 8th November, on Day Two of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta.
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FIRST BLOOD TO TEAMORIGIN 7 November 2009
First blood to Britain’s TEAMORIGIN in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice regatta today.
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TEAMORIGIN TAKE ON RUSSIA 6 November 2009
Britain’s TEAMORIGIN is scheduled to race in the opening match on the first day of racing at the Louis Vuttion Trophy Nice regatta which starts tomorrow, Saturday.
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Team Origin announce sailing team line-up for Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice Regatta 3 November 2009
Leading the team is Ben Ainslie, the team's skipper and helmsman and triple Olympic gold medallist; backed up by Iain Percy as tactician, Ian Moore as navigator, Andrew Simpson as strategist and Robert Greenhalgh as strategist/traveller
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Ben Ainslie Blog - 1,000 days until London 2012 31 October 2009
Its exactly 1000 days’ until London 2012 gets underway and I cannot wait for the excitement and buzz around the Olympics to really start ramping up as we get closer to the Games.
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Ben special guest on sportsvibe 12 October 2009
Go to www.sportsvibe.co.uk to see Ben's special guest editorial.
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Team Origin win Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda 12 October 2009
Ben sailing with a Team Origin crew of Matt Cornwell, Iain Percy, and Christian Kamp wins Argo Group Gold Cup.
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Day five of the of the Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda 12 October 2009
Team Origin to face Team ETNZ/BlackMatch in Argo Group Gold Cup finals for the King Edward VII Gold Cup
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Day four of the of the Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda 10 October 2009
Team Origin still undefeated as quarter-final racing got underway
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Day three of the of the Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda 9 October 2009
Ben and Team Origin complete a perfect 7-0 and head into the 1/4 finals
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Day two of the of the Argo Group GoldCup in Bermuda 8 October 2009
Team Origin stand at the top of Group 2 with 4-0, four wins and no losses, after two days of racing in the Bermuda Gold Cup.
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Day one of the of the Argo Group GoldCup in Bermuda 7 October 2009
Team Origin off to a winning start as sailing got underway in the round robin stage 1 of the Argo Group GoldCup in Bermuda
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TEAMORIGIN confirms entry into Louis Vuitton Trophy 6 October 2009
TEAMORIGIN, the British America’s Cup sailing team, today confirmed its entry in the new Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta to be held in Nice, France.
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Round robin pairings announced for Argo Group Gold Cup 5 October 2009
Tension rises as Appendix A of the Sailing Instructions released Sunday reveals groupings for important Stage 1 Round Robin in the Argo Group Gold Cup’s unique format.
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Ben Ainslie today (Saturday 19 September) officially launched his new autobiography ‘Close to the Wind’ 19 September 2009
Ben Ainslie today (Saturday 19 September) officially launched his new autobiography ‘Close to the Wind’ with a book signing on the RYA stand at the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
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Ben's book tour 17 September 2009
A chance to be one of the first people to purchase a signed copy of Triple Olympic gold and silver medallist Ben Ainslie Autobiography “Close to the Wind”
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TEAMORIGIN launches 'Race for Change' 17 September 2009
TEAMORIGIN announced today that it will make its bid for America’s Cup glory under the banner Race for Change, in order to focus attention on the need for action to combat climate chang
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Final day at the 20th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 12 September 2009
Final day at the 20th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup dawned with blue sky and a gentle north-easterly breeze between eight and ten knots. One more opportunity for those already at the top of the standings to prove themselves worthy of winning.
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Penultimate day of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2009 11 September 2009
The fourth and penultimate race day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup brought some surprises
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Alfa Romeo moves to the fore 10 September 2009
Just past the halfway stage in the 2009 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the frontrunners are beginning to show their colours. The jostling for pole position is entering the decisive phase. Only two days of racing left and if you have not made your move by now, it may well be too late.
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Leaders remain unchanged at Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 8 September 2009
After two days of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2009 the leaders of the classification remain unchanged
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Exciting start to the The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 7 September 2009
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup got off to a flying start yesterday as 42 participating yachts stormed around a 35-mile course in 20 to 25 knots of northeasterly wind.
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20th edition of the Maxi Yacht Cup starts tomorrow 6 September 2009
Forty two maxi yachts are putting the finishing touches to registrations and preparing for tomorrow’s first day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Cup 2009.
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Ben trackside at the European Grand Prix in Valencia 24 August 2009
Ben was trackside for the European Grand Prix in Valencia over the weekend, where he was a guest of his official clothing sponsor Henri Lloyd who is also the Official Supplier of Clothing and Footwear Technology to the Brawn GP Formula One Team.
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2009 European Grand Prix in Valencia 19 August 2009
Ben to attend this weekends 2009 European Grand Prix in Valencia as special guest for Brawn GP Formula One racing Team
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Ben meets the Henri Lloyd Mentor Scheme winners 17 August 2009
The Henri Lloyd Mentor Scheme coaching day with Ben Ainslie CBE, took place on the 17th August at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, with the Mentor scheme winners James Dodd, 14 from Barton on Sea, and Lydia Ream, 14 from Kingston upon Thames.
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Ben inspires kids in Largs, Scotland 13 August 2009
Triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie was on hand to pass on expert tips and advice to 350 captivated youngsters at the Volvo Musto Optimist British Open and National Championships at Largs Sailing Club today (Thursday 13 August).
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Another invincible day for Alfa Romeo 5 August 2009
The second day of racing at the 28th Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre and already Neville Crichtron's Mini Maxi Alfa Romeo is already likely to win the regatta under IRC.
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Re-launched Alfa Romeo invincible 3 August 2009
Day One - Ben Ainslie and the Team Origin on Neville Crichton's newly relaunched Alfa Romeo lead the charge at Copa del Rey
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Ben Ainslie features in Henri Lloyd Autumn / Winter 2009 23 July 2009
Henri Lloyd ambassador and Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor, Ben Ainslie took part in Henri Lloyd’s Autumn / Winter 2009 Lifestyle campaign shoot which was located in a beautiful autumnal London.
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Alfa Romeo Smashed Transpac Record by a Day 11 July 2009
Honolulu, HI (July 11, 2009) - Alfa Romeo, Neville Crichton’s Reichel Pugh 100, set a new elapsed time record for monohulls in the Transpacific Yacht Race by making the 2,225-nautical mile crossing in 5 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds (subject to ratification). The sixteen-man crew beat the previous course record set by Hasso Plattner’s Morning Glory in 2005 of 6:16:04:11 by over a day. Alfa Romeo II crossed the finish line at 00:36:20 am HST on Saturday.
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Alfa Coming Down the Channel 11 July 2009
Honolulu, HI (July 10, 2009) - It's like waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Alfa Romeo has communicated to the Committee that they are within 100 miles of the Diamond Head finish line
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Alfa Romeo Within a Day of Hawaii 10 July 2009
Honolulu, HI (July 10, 2009) - Neville Crichton’s Alfa Romeo is on track to break one record and keep us holding our breaths right down to the last second.
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Transpac Records are Going Down 10 July 2009
Alfa Romeo has been averaging 16.5 knots, which is over 2 knots faster than the Los Angeles to Hawaii Transpacific Yacht Race previous monohull record pace set by Morning Glory in 2005.
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Alfa Romeo blasting her way in Transpac Race 9 July 2009
Alfa Romeo logged 269 nautical miles from Sunday's 1300 start through the Monday 0600 roll call. Neville Crichton's super maxi is averaging 14.6 knots, nearly a knot faster than Morning Glory's average during her Transpac record-breaking run in 2005.
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JPMorgan Asset Managment / Team Origin Extreme 40 takes 3rd across line in JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 20 June 2009
Ben and his Team origin Crew finish 3rd across the line after a 6 hours, 45 minutes and 22 seconds race!
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Ben Ainslie receives CBE 11 June 2009
Britain’s triple Olympic gold medallist sailor Ben Ainslie received a CBE today from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (Thursday 11 June 2009), for services to sport at an ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Team Origin out in the semi finals of the Korea Match Cup 7 June 2009
Huge drama marked the penultimate day of the Korea Match Cup.
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TEAMORIGIN MOVE INTO QUARTER FINALS LINING UP AGAINST MATTHIEU RICARD 6 June 2009
Today it was Emirates Team New Zealand’s Adam Minoprio who got on to a strong winning streak, with a run of eight races and just one loss.
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Ainslie Spoils Gilmour’s Day but Gilmour still looking strong 5 June 2009
Korea Match Cup CEO Dong Young Kim and his race officials put the 12 teams through a full day, completing a further twelve of the 22 flights
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TWO OUT OF TWO WINS FOR TEAMORIGIN ON DAY ONE IN KOREA 4 June 2009
After a brisk training day when the Bakewell White designed KM36s were being pushed to the limit in 25+ knot winds, so a night of rain, thunder and lightning gave way to an afternoon of racing
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Team Origin win match race in Germany 1 June 2009
THE TEAMORIGIN MATCH RACE TEAM OF BEN AINSLIE, IAIN PERCY, CHRISTIAN KAMP, MIKE MOTTL AND MATT CORNWELL WIN THE MATCH RACE GERMANY EVENT
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World Match Racing Tour - German Match - Iehl versus Ainslie in Final 1 June 2009
As the battle of Britain continued this morning in the quarter final rounds in Langenargen, Germany at the Germany Match Race series it was Ben Ainslie (GBR) Team Origin that secured his spot in the semi finals.
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TEAMORIGIN END UP 5TH IN ROUND ROBIN WITH DRAMATIC ACTION 30 May 2009
TEAMORIGIN ENDED THEIR RUN AT MATCH RACE GERMANY WITH A 5TH PLACE OUT OF 12 COMPETITORS IN THE ROUND ROBIN SERIES WITH A DRAMATIC QUARTER FINAL SERIES AGAINST BRIT IAN WILLIAMS' TEAM
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DAY ONE MATCH RACE GERMANY : BRUNI WELL POSITIONED WITHOUT A LOSS 28 May 2009
The teams competing in the 12th annual Match Race Germany, stage 2 of the World Match Racing Tour, were greeted with glorious conditions today as Lake Constance delivered a beautiful 12 knot north westerly morning breeze for racing to get underway.
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Ben Ainslie and Team Origin team prepare for German World Match Race Event 18 May 2009
Ben Ainslie and the TEAMORIGIN team comprising of Iain Percy, Christian Kamp, Mike Mottl and Matt Cornwell, are preparing for their 2nd match racing event of the year and their first at the World Match Racing Tour
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TeamOrigin America’s Cup campaign update 14 May 2009
With a DoG match AC33 on the cards, so for the time being there has been shrinkage of Sir Keith Mills' Team Origin Cup campaign
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Team Origin to compete in the Match Race Germany 2 April 2009
From May 27th to June 1st, Ben Ainslie and his TeamOrigin crew will be the most prominent starter of the 12th edition of Match Race Germany.
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The Prince’s Trust & RBS Celebrate Success Awards 2009 1 April 2009
Ben yesterday attended The Prince’s Trust & RBS Celebrate Success Awards at London’s Leicester Square Odeon.
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The Long Beach Yacht Club's 45th Congressional Cup - Day 3 27 March 2009
Tough day on the water for Team Origin with 10 knots of wind from southeast which dropped to 5 or 6 as it swung 50 degrees right to the south through the afternoon
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The Long Beach Yacht Club's 45th Congressional Cup - Day 2 26 March 2009
Team Origin lie in second place after 2 days of racing in the the 45th Congressional Cup, with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses from the 10 rounds of match racing.
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The Long Beach Yacht Club's 45th Congressional Cup - Day 1 25 March 2009
Congressional Cup is a lot closer than it looks on a scoreboard that shows Two illustrious sailors---Terry Hutchinson and Ben Ainslie with 6-0 and 5-1 records after the first day of racing.
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Team Origin will compete on the 2009 World Match Racing Tour 24 March 2009
Team Origin the British challenger for the 33rd America’s Cup skippered by triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie will compete on the 2009 World Match Racing Tour having secured the final Tour Card.
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Racing set to start in the Congressional Cup 24 March 2009
Masters golf winner gets a Green Jacket while a Congressional Cup winner receives a Crimson Blazer, both proud distinctions that set the two events apart in their particular niches of the sporting world at a high a level of esteem.
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Etchells Worlds Day 5: Team Muir crowned new world champions 13 March 2009
Jason Muir and his crew of Paul Wyatt, Matthew Chew and Bucky Smith (AUS) have won the 2009 Audi Etchells World Championship a day before the Championship finishes.
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Etchells Worlds Day 4 : Bertrand regains control 12 March 2009
John Bertrand and his crew of Ben Ainslie and Andrew Palfrey (AUS) have reclaimed the 2009 Audi Etchells World Championship lead today
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Etchells Worlds Day 3: John Bertrand and his Olympic crew recive a blackflag 11 March 2009
After a general recall, the race committee brought the dreaded Black Flag into play, meaning any boats that broke the start were immediately disqualified from the race – and that is what happened to Bertrand.
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Etchells Worlds Day 2: The tough get tougher and a change up in the top 10 10 March 2009
John Bertrand and his crew of Ben Ainslie and Andrew Palfrey (AUS) led the 85-strong 2009 Audi Etchells Worlds fleet from start to finish in Race 3 today, sailed off Royal Brighton Yacht Club, the host for the Etchell Worlds 2009.
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Top of the leaderboard after day one of the Etchell World Championships 9 March 2009
John Bertrand and his crew of Ben Ainslie and Andrew Palfrey (AUS) have lived up to their ‘race favourites’ tag, taking the Day 1 lead of the Audi Etchells World Championship following two light and shifty races being sailed on Port Phillip today.
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Ben to compete in The Congressional Cup with Team Origin 6 March 2009
Team Origin join the impressive line-up in the 45th Congressional Cup (24-28 March) hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Ben back in Australia to compete in the Etchells Worlds 2 March 2009
Ben sailing with John Bertrand and Andrew Palfrey took second place in the Entire Port Phillip Championship, the pre event for the Etchells Worlds
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Team Origin just miss out on a place in Louis Vuitton Pacific Series challenger semi final 11 February 2009
Team Origin end regatta on a high note despite narrow loss in quarter finals
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Team Origin into Challenger series Quarter Finals 10 February 2009
Team Origin advance into quarter finals after a decisive win over Pataugas K Challenge in the sudden death/knock out sail-off round
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Team Origin in controversial race against Damiani Italia 9 February 2009
Team Origin move into the Challenger Sail-Off Round in 4th seed position to meet Patuagas K Challenge (7th Seed) tomorrow morning.
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Impressive victory for Team Origin against host team ETNZ 8 February 2009
Team Origin take 7 second race win against the home team, Emirates Team New Zealand,
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Team Origin win again in the most exciting match of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series so far 7 February 2009
TEAMORIGIN claimed victory over Luna Rossa by 4 seconds demonstrating some world class moves by Skipper Ben Ainslie and this exciting new team.
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Testing times for Team Origin in day two of the round robin two 6 February 2009
Equipment failure leads them to retire from race despite being in the lead over BMW Oracle at the time, Team Origin then docked half a point for contact before the start when they were in the right.
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Shifty condition cost Team Origin the race against Alinghi 5 February 2009
Despite holding the lead for most of the race Team Origin lose their first race of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
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Four wins in a row for Team Origin at the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 2009 3 February 2009
Todays victory against the Greek Challenge gave Team Origin the top spot in their group after round robin one
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Third win in a row for Team Origin 2 February 2009
Team Origin continue their unbeaten start to the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 2009, with a win over Shosholosa, the South African team helmed by Paolo Cian.
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Team Origin secure impressive win against Alinghi 1 February 2009
Team Origin notch up another race win with an impressive victory against Alinghi, the America’s Cup defenders
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Team Origin win their first race in Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 30 January 2009
Team Origin got off to a great start at the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series with a comfortable 330m win over Luna Rossa
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Draw for Round Robin 1 in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 28 January 2009
The draw for Round Robin 1 in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was made Tuesday at Sky City Convention Centre in front of a large gathering of Team skippers, media and crew.
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Team Origin announce line-up for Louis Vuitton Pacific Series 20 January 2009
TeamOrigin is lining to be one of ten teams to compete in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series taking place in Auckland, New Zealand, over 30 January to 14 February
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Bertrand, Ainslie and Palfrey win the Etchell Australian championships with a day to spare 15 January 2009
Another day of pumping sea breeze and sparkling conditions in the Gulf St Vincent for competitors in the 2009 Australian Etchells Championships
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Bertrand, Palfrey and Ainslie lead the Australian Etchells Championships 14 January 2009
Day 3 : A pumping sea breeze produced fabulous conditions in the Gulf St Vincent for competitors in the 2009 Australian Etchells Championships
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Ben named joint winner of the prestigious Raymarine / YJA Yachtsman of the Year 14 January 2009
Ben wins the prestigious title of Raymarine/YJA Yachtsman of the Year for an unprecedented fifth time
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Bertrand and Bulka take the honours 13 January 2009
Day 2 was another exciting days racing at the Royal SA Yacht Squadron, venue for the 2009 Australian Etchells Championships.
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First 'blood' to Bertrand, Ainslie and Palfrey at Etchells Aussie Nationals 12 January 2009
On the first day of the Australian Etchells Nationals a real ‘ding dong’ battle is emerging
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Etchells Australian Championship 8 January 2009
John Bertrand, Ben Ainslie and Andrew Palfrey practice ahead of the Etchell Australian Championships
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Shark sightings ahead of the Etchell Australian Championships 5 January 2009
Ben will be sailing with John Bertrand (Skipper of the 1983's America's Cup winner Australia II and Finn Olympic medallist), and Andrew Palfrey (Olympian and Australian Sailing Team member).
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Ben receives CBE in Queens New Years Honours List 31 December 2008
Triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie has today been honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
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Daily Telegraph - News piece 29 December 2008
Telegraph's football correspondent Henry Winter switches sports to reveal his admiration for an Olympic legend, sailing champion Ben Ainslie
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Ben fourth in BBC sports Personality of the year awards 17 December 2008
Ben has finished fourth overall in the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards 2008
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Ben to visit Henri Lloyd's new store in Manchester 9 December 2008
Ben Ainslie, Triple Olympic Medallist and Henri Lloyd ambassador will be meeting customers and hosting an autograph session at Henri Lloyd’s latest store in St Ann’s Square, Manchester on the 13th December.
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Ben named BBC South Sports Personality of the Year for 2008 8 December 2008
Ben was last night named BBC South Sports Personality of the Year for 2008.
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Frustrating Monsoon Cup for Team Origin 8 December 2008
Team Origin have finished ninth overall after a frustrating monsoon cup.
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Day 2: The Monsoon Cup provides high drama for Team Origin 4 December 2008
The day was full of exciting racing with crashes, penalties, mistakes and celebrations as the top 12 international match racing teams fought for dominance on the waters off Terengganu
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Day One: Mixed results for Team Origin in the Monsoon Cup 3 December 2008
Three flights were conducted in the late afternoon breeze with tactics and strategy the key factor in achieving success
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Ben hopes to make an impact in the Monsoon Cup 2 December 2008
Ben arrived in Malaysia today to compete in the 2008 Monsoon Cup
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Ben has been nominated in the top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 1 December 2008
Ben can bring the curtain down on his history-making 2008 in perfect style by being named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year
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Ben finishes second in the New Zealand Match Racing Championships 30 November 2008
The fourth and final day of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships was held in extremely frustrating conditions
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Third day of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships 28 November 2008
Ben remains in second place of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships after three days of hard racing.
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Ben in second place after day two of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships 27 November 2008
Intensity levels were high going into day two of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships
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Sports Journalists Sportsman of the Year Awards 26 November 2008
Ben has been named as the third runner up Sportsman of the year at the Sports Journalists Awards 2008.
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Ben named British Olympic Association sailor of the year 25 November 2008
Ben has been crowned British Olympic Association athlete of the Year for sailing after his dominant year in which he won European, World and Olympic titles.
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Exhausting first day at New Zealand Match Racing Championships 25 November 2008
Day one of the New Zealand Match Racing Championships saw Ben and Team Origin win four out of thier five races of the day.
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Ben set to compete in New Zealand Match Racing Championships 24 November 2008
Ben is amongst 12 confirmed skippers competing for the New Zealand Match Racing Championships held in Auckland 26 – 30 November 2008.
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Ben crowned ISAF World Sailor of the Year 12 November 2008
Last night Ben capped a remarkable year by being crowned ISAF World Sailor of the Year 2008
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Ben helms Team Origin to an Impressive third place overall at CNEV regatta 10 November 2008
The final day of the CNEV regatta saw some of the closest racing yet.
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Tough racing for Ben in day two of the CNEV regatta 8 November 2008
A tougher day on the water with a third and fourth and Team Origin in third place overall
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Team Origin win opening race of CNEV Regatta 7 November 2008
Team Origin win first ‘Cup’ race in the CNEV regatta in Valencia and take 3rd place in race two so share the overnight leaderboard with Alinghi who had a 3rd and 1st position.
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Ben' Cup Racing Begins 7 November 2008
TEAMORIGIN, the British America’s Cup Team, finally get to race in version 5 America’s Cup boats today in Valencia, where they are competing in the CNEV (Club Nautico Espanol de Vela) regatta.
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Team Origin train in Valencia in preparation for the Desafío Trophy 6 November 2008
The 2nd edition of the Desafío Trophy starts in 2 days
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TEAMORIGIN to enter two forthcoming AC V5 regattas 29 October 2008
Ben will to helm TEAMORIGIN, the British America’s Cup team, in two forthcoming America’s Cup version 5 regattas.
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Record attempt abandoned 24 October 2008
Ben and the team forced to abandon transatlantic record attend
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Dream of record threatened 24 October 2008
A night from hell when they were struck by a massive wave from behind
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Forced off course 23 October 2008
They have been forced south of rhumb line route by strong N winds and seas.
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Ben and team set off on sailing record attempt 22 October 2008
Ben set sail from New York and passed the official start line at Ambrose Lighthouse at 04:00 EST on 22 October 2008. The yacht will have to make the target of Lizard Point, the most South Westerly point of the UK, no later than 21:39.52 EST on Tuesday 28 October 2008 to break the record.
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Ainslie on Atlantic Standby 21 October 2008
Ben Ainslie is on standby in New York to begin a Transatlantic Record Attempt aboard the 100ft supermaxi yacht Virgin Money
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Ben presents his medal to Corum CEO 21 October 2008
Ben temporarily left the sea for the mountains of Neuchâtel, in order to present CORUM’s CEO Antonio Calce his recent gold medal from Beijing.
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Ben takes part in the British Olympic heroes parade in London 16 October 2008
Thousands of fans gathered in London today to greet Britain's Olympians and Paralympians for a parade to celebrate their Beijing success.
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Ben finishes third in the King Edward VII Bermuda Gold Cup 12 October 2008
Ben Ainslie used the same smooth style he’s displayed all week win the Petite-Final and finish third overall.
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Narrow defeat in epic Bermuda Gold Cup semi final 11 October 2008
Ben went out 3 - 2 to Kiwi Adam Minoprio in a close semi-final contest at the King Edward VII Gold Cup in Bermuda, Saturday.
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Ben through to the Bermuda Cup Semi final’s 10 October 2008
Ben goes through to the Bermuda Gold Cup semi Finals after defeating Tour newcomer Keith Swinton of Australia in the first-to-three point Quarter Final round
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Ben meets Keith Swinton in the Bermuda gold cup quarter finals (day 3) 10 October 2008
Ben Ainslie and his Team Origin will meet Tour newcomer Keith Swinton (AUS) of Black Swan Racing when sailing resumes today
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Ben qualifies for the King Edward VII Gold Cup quarter finals (day 2) 9 October 2008
Ben Ainslie’s record remain's unblemished with 6 straigth wins after 2 days of racing
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Impressive start for Ainslie (Day 1) 8 October 2008
Three-group, 24-team field complete three flights each in gear-busting conditions
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Ben Ainslie took his Olympic Gold Medal skills to the King Edward VII Gold Cup 7 October 2008
The British skipper of Team Origin was a perfect three for three in Group One matches on the event’s first day.
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Ben will be taking part in the Beijing Olympic heroes parade 7 October 2008
Ben will be taking part in the Beijing Olympics heroes parade, which will take place through the streets of London on Thursday 16 October 2008.
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Ben competes in the King Edward VII Bermuda Gold Cup 7 October 2008
Ben will be competing in Bermuda’s Hamilton Harbour in the King Edward VII Gold Cup October 7-12
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Ben meets the Prime Minister 4 October 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has thanked Britain’s Olympic stars for ’making the country proud’.
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Ben becomes a Director of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy 1 October 2008
Ben has accepted the offer to be one of the formal Directors of the venue selected by LOCOG to hold the 2012 sailing and windsurfing competition...
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Ben Ainslie at the Bridge 26 September 2008
Members of the Great Britain Olympic team were at Stamford Bridge last Sunday watching Chelsea VS Manchester
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Homecoming Party in Lymington 18 September 2008
Ben Ainslie was welcomed home to Lymington by his clothing sponsor Henri Lloyd...
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Ben takes on the Thames 5 September 2008
Last Friday 5th September Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie sailed under London’s Tower Bridge in celebration of his recent successes.
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Ainslie compared to Phelps.... 25 August 2008
Olympics chief Jacques Rogge says Ben Ainslie's achievement in winning a third sailing gold is the equal of Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt's heroics.
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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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