The Ben Ainslie event in Australia touched a nerve in me. I am not entirely surprised it happened. It was a matter of when, given the direction the world is moving. I could never have predicted when or where, just that it seemed due.<\/p>\n
I have had some interaction with Sunset & Vine, the film company (English, by the way) who had chartered the boat. They had wanted to have my input on the America’s Cup. I have never met any of them personally.<\/p>\n
I had occasion to speak to an English International Judge today, who had no sympathy for ben at all. Stating that Ben could have filed for redress under rule 69.2 ( I hope I have that right) I have just read that the press boats and helicopters covering the event had been exempted. If true, Ben had no possibility for redress.<\/p>\n
He still faces review by the RYA and ISAF and further penalties could be imposed. Personally, I think Ben has been punished, and that the press boats should be severely warned.<\/p>\n
The sport of sailing should still be for the sailors on the water.<\/p>\n
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