British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie is stepping down as driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to focus his attention on the America’s Cup. Ainslie — the most successful sailor in Olympic sailing history — will continue his role as CEO and majority owner of Emirates GBR. He will be replaced by double Olympic […]
A climate education platform, Protect Our Future, was launched by Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE, and the Great Britain SailGP Team as part of their ambition to help over one million young people take action to protect nature, people, and the planet. The platform was launched with the team’s charity partner, 1851 Trust, and […]
Several Olympic sailing stars have announced their retirement from Olympic campaigning, including Tokyo 2020 gold medallists Hannah Mills, Giles Scott and Stuart Bithell. London 2012 silver medallist Luke Patience, three-time Olympian Alison Young, two-timers Charlotte Dobson and Chris Grube and Rio 2016 Team GB athlete Ben Saxton have also decided to step back. This follows […]
YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year 2021 shortlists have been announced. The Yachting Journalists’ Association Committee has received many nominations from the public, YJA members and top sailors from the industry. The YJA Committee deliberated over the list of nominated sailors for this […]