Simon Payne appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Simon will be working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad.
Sailing News
Formula Kite Worlds – Silver for Ellie Aldridge
Ellie Aldridge was the only non-French rider in the women’s final. While the British rider couldn’t quite beat Nolot to the world title, Aldridge took silver
INEOS Britannia christen AC75 race boat . . . The movie
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has christened and launched its AC75 race boat “Britannia” in Barcelona.
Formula Kite Worlds – Ellie Aldridge books finals place
Britain’s Ellie Aldridge has booked her place in the women’s four-rider finals finale where she joins Lauriane Nolot of France.
INEOS Britannia christen AC75 race boat in Barcelona
INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined INEOS Britannia CEO and Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie in Barcelona to lead the naming ceremony for their America’s Cup race boat
RS21 UK & Ireland Cup – Round 2 at Hayling Island SC
The RS21’s were handed light winds and sunshine for day 1 of their UK & Ireland Cup racing at Hayling Island SC on Friday
Formula Kite Worlds – Multiple pile-up in women’s fleet
On day 4 of the Formula Kite World Championship, Lauriane Nolot’s crash near the windward mark of the final race of the afternoon resulted in a multi-rider pile-up.
World Sailing Council passes Transgender Participation Policy
World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes at the federation’s 2024 Mid Year Meeting.
Formula Kite Worlds – Aldridge keeps up the pressure
Three more wins put Britain’s Ellie Aldridge into second at the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères.
David Campbell James Announces Retirement From Olympic Race Management
End of an era in Olympic sailing, as David Campbell James (GBR), the Principle Race Officer for the 49er Class for over 20 years, retires.
Ben Sherman and Team GB Unveil Official Ceremony Wear for Paris Olympics
For the third consecutive Olympic Games, Ben Sherman is set to outfit the official Team GB delegation in exclusively designed looks for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Formula Kite Worlds – Aldridge moves into third with her first win
Britain’s Ellie Aldridge took her first win of the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères.
