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Sir Ben Ainslie reveals he nearly turned to Sir Chris Hoy's pedal power in bid to win the America's Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie contemplated calling on Sir Chris Hoy for help in his bid to win Great Britain's first America's Cup in 166 years.
Land Rover BAR (Ben Ainslie Racing) is seeking to win the trophy which was first awarded in 1851 when the 35th America's Cup match takes place in Bermuda this June.
Olympic track cyclist Simon van Velthooven has joined Team New Zealand to turn the grinders, which raise and trim the sails of the yacht.
Sir Ben Ainslie will bid to end Britain's America's Cup hoodoo with Land Rover BAR in June
Ainslie acknowledges that pedal power will be more efficient than grinding pedestals
Van Velthooven won Keirin bronze as Sir Chris Hoy claimed his sixth Olympic gold at London 2012 and Ainslie and his team explored the options of using pedal power before opting against it.
'We did look at that early on in the campaign,' Ainslie said.
'Pedal power is going to be more efficient and create more power than traditional grinding pedestals.
'We had a reasonable idea of what somebody like Chris Hoy would do over a 20-minute race.
Sir Chris Hoy claimed his sixth Olympic gold at London 2012 using such powerful pedestals
Olympic track cyclist
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Ben Ainslie
The annals of British sailing heritage are replete with legendary mariners and intrepid adventurers, each one having contributed to the rich tapestry of maritime history that Britain proudly embodies. Among these paragons of nautical accomplishment, Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie CBE, commonly known as Ben Ainslie, holds a distinct position. His extraordinary contributions have transcended individual achievements, shaping British sailing and consolidating Britain's place in the global sailing arena.
The Odyssey of a British Maritime Prodigy
Born in Macclesfield, England, on February 5, 1977, Ainslie hails from a family deeply rooted in maritime tradition. His father, Roddy Ainslie, participated in the inaugural Whitbread Round The World Race in 1973, no doubt instilling a love of the sea in young Ainslie.
Ainslie’s education in two independent schools, Terra Nova School and Truro School, nurtured his competitive spirit. However, it was the quaint setting of Restronguet Creek near Falmouth, Cornwall, where Ainslie, barely eight years old, learned to master the art of sailing, paving the way for his unrivalled journey in the competitive sailing world.
Ainslie's international debut in competitive sailing was at the tender age of twelve, where he took part in th