One skipper in today’s America’s Cup World Series events will find himself at something of a disadvantage compared to his competitors, though it’s safe to say Ben Ainslie will take the trade off.
Ainslie is coming fresh off winning a gold medal in the men’s finn sailing event at the London Olympics and will be facing a new challenge today as he moves from the biggest stage in sports to sailing’s toughest competition.
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Mayor Ed Lee was on hand Tuesday to greet all 11 skippers from the America’s Cup World Series teams as San Francisco prepares to host its first race in the globe-spanning event today.
While most of the teams have already been here for weeks, getting used to the waters and the boats they will use for this stage of the event, defending champion Oracle Team USA has been here for months, an advantage skipper Jimmy Spithill thinks will pay off.
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After more than a year and a half of planning, politics and lawsuits, San Francisco will have its first chance to see
After more than a year and a half of planning, politics and lawsuits, San Francisco will have its first chance to see
the world’s premier sailors as th
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