The British America's Cup team have announced their crew for the 1851 Cup taking place during Cowes Week
TEAMORIGIN has announced their team for the 1851 Cup. Included in the team are three time Olympic Gold sailor Ben Ainslie, two time Olympic Gold sailor Iain Percy and Gold medalist Andrew Simpson.
The 1851 Cup, which sees TEAMORIGIN challenge current America’s Cup holders, BMW Oracle, during a series of match races in the Solent, takes place on Thursday 5 August. The teams will race clock-wise around the Isle of White following the original course of the America’s Cup in 1851.
TEAMORIGIN Sailing Team listing for 1851 Cup Event:
Ben Ainslie – Skipper & Helmsman
Iain Percy – Tactician
Andrew Simpson – Strategist
Juan Vila – Navigator
Mark Mendelblatt – Upwind Traveller
Anthony Nossiter – Runner/Pit Assist
David Carr – Runner/Aft Grind
Warwick Fleury – Mainsail Trim
Chris Brittle – Forward Grind
Will McCarthy – Main Grind
Mark McTeague – Forward Grind
Christian Kamp – Trim Down
Simon Daubney – Trim Up
Rodney Ardern – Pit
Julien Cressant – Mast
Matt Cornwell – Mid Bow
Matthew Mitchell – Bow