Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind by Ben Ainslie
Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races they are all in a days work for Ben Ainslie.
Take it from a neutral observer: the most accomplished competitor at work in British sport today is Ben AinslieChris Hoy, Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington deserve praise but the real fanfare should be reserved for Ainslie ... [He has] a combination of dedication, stamina, tactical nous and, the clincher here, a sustained level of ruthlessness rarely witnessed before in British sport -- Henry Winter * Daily Telegraph *
Sailing's superman * The Times *
An interesting self-portrait ... it encapsulates his personality: pleasant and unassuming off the water, ruthless on it * Independent *
A must-read for any sailing fan... Ben’s inside account makes for fascinating reading * All at Sea magazine *
Sailing's superman * The Times *
An interesting self-portrait ... it encapsulates his personality: pleasant and unassuming off the water, ruthless on it * Independent *
A must-read for any sailing fan... Ben’s inside account makes for fascinating reading * All at Sea magazine *
Ben Ainslie, CBE, was born in 1977 in Macclesfield. He started sailing at age four and first competed at the age of ten. He has won four Olympic gold medals and was awarded Yachtsman of the Year in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2002.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224082945 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224082949 |
| Title | Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind |
| Author | Ben Ainslie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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