Ben Ainslie and Team Origin to Join WMRT
MRT ahead of Ben Ainslie in 2008
MRT are looking forward to TEAMORIGIN the British challenger for the 33rd America’s Cup skippered by triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie joining the World Match Racing Tour. Ben will compete on the 2009 World Match Racing Tour having secured the final Tour Card.
Ainslie said:
“Since TEAMORIGIN was formed there has been limited opportunity for us to sail as a team. The Tour will allow us to compete at a high level of match racing competition whilst we develop our core sailing team. We look forward to competing on the Tour this year and having a shot at the World Championship. The Tour will aid in our preparations for the next Cup as and when it happens”
Craig Mitchell, WMRT Tour Director said:
“With the addition of TEAMORIGIN to the teams competing on the Tour this year we are shaping up for a highly competitive season. The WMRT’s commercial platform and television coverage will enable the team to continue racing and continue to build the team profile, as well as contributing towards the solid base they need to build a winning Americas Cup team.”
