No stranger to Olympians, Shirlie Robertson, and Ben Ainslie are both connected with the Isle of Wight, as is Ellen Macarthur whose cancer trust is based in Cowes. So, perhaps next time youre walking down the High Street and you catch yourself doing a double-take, you might have seen that famous face after all 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. Ben Ainslie is not averse to a little superstition too and uses a lucky name for all his boats since his early Olympic days. With more than 1,350m of climbing, from short, sharp pitches on the east side to longer, shallower drags on the west side, a lap of the island is a wonderful, challenging day for all, with committed masochists having the option to ride both clockwise and anti-clockwise in the same day. "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. and will captain a team for the next event in 2017. 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. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The lodges are in the owners garden and are comfortable and clean. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Would you like to receive offers, updates and events from BikeRadar and its publisher Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company)? Ep out now https://youtu.be/I90eaNZ7fx8 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. 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. Its still a showpiece today alongside the Rumpus Mansion, the Valley of the Dodos and Cowboy Town. The memorial of Ben Smith and his partner Ann. Whatever the reason, potholes are a pockmark reserved for the British mainland. I cant verify this, but the Isle does enjoy less rain. Qualifying rounds have been streamlined and will start in 2015. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-Ainslie, International Finn Association - Finn Class Interview: Ben Ainslie - Hopes of a Nation. The roads are also quiet. 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. Cool explained to us on this weeks PP pod with his wife @mrsjazzcool Where to stay: We stayed at Pebbles Lodge, Gurnard, on the west side of Cowes. The multi-time Olympic sailing gold Children & extra beds There are no extra beds provided in a room. Either that or persist with trying to convince your family that the white pebble youve picked up is a dinosaur tooth. Make sure youre well fuelled for heading up the west side as a gradual, grinding ascent to Blackgang burns a match or two. In his Telegraphcolumn, Ainslie says bringing a Cup race to Britain would reinvigorate interest in the oldest trophy in sports. Theres a reason its called the death zone as @kentoncool 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. 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. The Isle bills itself as a cycling island. And a walking island. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. @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 We were around 75-80km in and the longest ascent of the day awaited, made easier by the still sunny conditions. 8. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. The remainder of the ride was characterised by more sedate stimulation: peaceful country lanes, wildflowers and rolling roads through the town of Newtown. Pristine roads and easy navigation make a lap of the Isle of Wight a must-do for roadies. 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. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The Brits were confirmed in the role last week, days after Emirates Team NZ completed a 7-3 victory over Italian syndicate Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to retain the trophy. 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. The east side of the island is characterised by a series of climbs that rise and fall sharply. 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. It was one of 18th-century Britains greatest scandals and was immortalised in the 2015 film The Scandalous Lady W starring Natalie Dormer. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 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. #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. Pre-order the Official Tour De France Race Guide 2023. @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. WebBen 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 Last updated on 10 June 201410 June 2014.From the section Sailing. Its well worth the effort, though, as the views are incredible. For this was Appuldurcombe House, the shell of a large 18th-century Baroque country house that doubled as my wedding venue. If its an imposing nod to the islands maritime past, Sir Ben Ainslie is a nod to its present. Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie was joined by the Duchess of Cambridge as he launched Britain's bid to win the 35th America's Cup. Its hardly severe, but they are still numerous and steep enough to hurt when youre tipping the scales at a packet of peanuts over 14 stone. Star exhibits include the 1939 lifeboat Jesse Lumb, which visitors can board, and Sir Ben Ainslies 2017 Americas Cup test boat BAR-T1. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Ben and Lady Georgie Ainsley, the former Sky Sports "He's keen to help us but he has a lot of other commitments with Formula 1," Ainslie told BBC Radio 5 live. The finals are likely to be in June 2017, The boats will be smaller and cheaper, and a quarter of each crew has to be from the team's home nation, Oracle Team USA also brought racing close to the shore in 2013 and ushered in a new era of TV production - with on-screen graphics showing those unfamiliar with racing exactly what was going on, He spoke to Newey at November's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and the aerodynamic specialist is now in a position to help after Red Bull announced on Sunday he had. "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. Former 220 Triathlon magazine editor James is a cycling and sports writer and author of two books the Amazon bestseller, The Science of the Tour de France, and Training Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Footballers. The duchess, who is a keen sailor and watched some of the London 2012 Olympic racing, attended the launch at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, south east London. 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. However, this set-adrift land only broke from the mainland around 8,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The latest addition is the AC75 foiling monohull which was Britains race boat during the 36th Americas Cup held in Auckland in 2021. Its most famous writer was Poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson, who sought escape from his legion of fans in the 1850s. Its cobbled streets lead down to the waterfront and three marinas looking out to the Solent Luciana joins the team as PA to Ben Ainslie and Grant Simmer. Four-time Olympic champion Ainslie, who was instrumental in sealing one of sport's greatest comebacks when Team USA overhauled an 8-1 deficit to beat Team New Zealand in San Francisco, said the victory had been "way more powerful than anything I had done as an individual". Shipwreck Museum This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Its a ramshackle, eccentric and charming park and an antidote to modern-day sterility so much so that its featured in the book, Bollocks to Alton Towers. Launched in June 2014, the teams long-term aim is to bring the prestigious Americas Cup back to Britain, where the first challenge was held in 1851 off the Isle of Wight. 9. "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.". contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Island Flyer and Solent Flyer. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. The safe, fast, smooth roads are mainly traffic-free, and a sense of history and beauty pervades every pedal stroke. The exposed ridge overlooking Freshwater can resemble a wind tunnel, however, so bear that in mind for autumnal adventures. Taking the America's Cup back to where it all began would be a game-changing event, according to Sir Ben Ainslie. 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. 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. 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. The section towards Bembridge is arguably the most workmanlike of the ride, though pleasant enough with chilled flat stretches beneath canopies of trees. We headed further west to Niton and the salubrious environs of Norriss family grocers for a banquet of prawn wrap, chicken breast, cashew nuts and water to refill electrolyte-fizzing bottles. Taking the America's Cup back to where it all began would be a game-changing event, according to Sir Ben Ainslie. Therefore, his job was one of the few jobs indoors at the brickyard, and an excuse to keep warm in the sand shed. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Comments have been closed on this article. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. Britannia II arriving in Cowes this afternoon. All sorts of crazy inventions and fun to be had with James Dyson as your father as Jake reveals He dug deep and against grey clouds creeping over from the mainlands Lowry-like industrial backdrop this time of Fawley oil refinery rather than Salford we reached our Cowes finish line, more than seven hours after we set off, albeit a good portion of that devoted to stops for photography. 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 Good to know. 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). Chapeau to the marketing board from technophobes like I. Im never quite sure which is which. contact the editor here. Steves grin turned to a grimace, his bike from friend to foe. The UK enjoys a rich history in the competition with the first ever race taking place off the Isle of Wight in the mid-19th Century. View map. Its here that we took a breather for further fuel and fluids, boosting flagging glucose levels. Its also a fossil island, with professional and amateur palaeontologists flocking here, with finds as old as 130 million years. The Classic BoatMuseum in Cowes has a new flagship exhibit, delivered today. 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. Ainslie also competed in the Americas Cup series. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 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. All in the family for Ben Ainslie as his wife Georgie Thompson Also known as: Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie. WebSir Ben Ainslie joined SailGP ahead of Season 2, replacing former skipper Dylan Fletcher as the team's Driver. The America's Cup winner decides the format and venue of the next event, which takes place every three to five years. 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. The latest addition is theAC75 foiling monohull which wasBritains race boat during the 36th Americas Cup held in Auckland in 2021. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The official route deviates inland to pass Brighstone and its rows of thatched cottages and traditional farmhouses. "We've just got to see how his timing works out in the coming months and years but he would be a huge asset.". Omissions? SIR Ben Ainslie dropped into Sea View Yacht Club to help launch the club's summer schools sailing programme. 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. "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. Cowes is the historic birthplace of the Americas Cup. "I would like to thank the team at INEOS Britanniafor this amazing donation. If it moves, the marketing team tag and sell it. A Gannett Company. WebBen Ainslie, in full Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie, (born February 5, 1977, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England), British sailing champion who became the most-decorated Olympic 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. It proved revitalising but also highlighted the paucity of bike provisions, especially on the south of the island. Sir Ben Ainslie Credits: Image - Getty, video - Newshub. Updates? Ainslie, 37, won the race with Oracle Team USA last year and will captain a team for the next event in 2017. Blackgang Chine, which opened in the 1840s, is the oldest theme park in the UK. 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. It was still memorable, just safely memorable. WebBen Ainslie Racing (BAR) BAR is a commercial sporting team led by Olympic gold medalist and 34th Americas Cup winner, Sir Ben Ainslie. 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. Ben Ainslies nicknames are Beano and Big Ben. Support the brilliant @rnli by getting your #MayDayMile done & save lives at sea RNLI.org for info. 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. "There is a huge passion for the America's Cup in this country and we want to bring it home," said Ainslie.
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