Brian Weslake

This was definitely an issue for BAR, they were too keen to get the best British designers, engineers etc. rather than getting the best in the world. Maybe they needed to do that to push the nationlistic aspect in order to raise funding, but it was a stupid approach. As for the F1 guys, definitely valuable in terms of design and engineering process, this is where companies like McClaren are outstanding. But possibly not much they could contribute directly to the design of the boat.

No, it's not what we all want. We want an America's Cup, one challenger, one defender, every 3-4 years. Fuck you, Ainslie

An article from Jack Griffin on BAR's simulator http://www.cupexperience.com/blog/2015/3/f1-style-simulator-ben-ainslie-racing-ac62

Looks like BAR has developed a simulator of their own - http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/ben-ainslie-racing-develops-flight-simulator-to-practice-foiling Here's Princess Kate having a go -

Yep, just like 2007, they were really stuffed without Russell.

I seriously doubt Sources have a clue how much he has raised. Or that you'll need US$150M to get to the start line. If he's raised £35M already (which I doubt) that would be game on.Encouraging: http://www.sportspromedia.com/notes_and_insights/sir_ben_ainslies_americas_cup_team_were_in_about_as_good_a_position_as_we_p/ Looks like that Sources guy knows what he is talking about. What else has he got to say?

As always, an unfortunately named position, but this time for a lovely person. How many women sail on the ESS? Good to see another join the ranks. I thought blue eyeshadow was out.

The Italians will never put together a team that isn't full of egos, infighting, bickering, dummy spits and firings. The AC is a first of all a management race, and as such the Italians have lost before they start. and the French? They co-operate so badly that they will start 4 or 5 teams which will all die from lack of funding, just like last time.

The Italians will never put together a team that isn't full of egos, infighting, bickering, dummy spits and firings. The AC is a first of all a management race, and as such the Italians have lost before they start.

You really don't have a clue do you? errrm... have you forgotten that he managed Alinghi to two cup wins?

You really don't have a clue do you?