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Ben Ainslie strengthens America's Cup team «»

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Ben Ainslie's squad, which is preparing to compete in «the America's Cup», has six new members. Among them yachtsman Paul Campbell-James, participant of the 34th America's Cup «» with Luna Rossa, permanent member of Extreme Sailing Series and winner of the event in 2010 and 2011. This season, the yachtsman is also competing for regatta medals, competing for Gazprom Team Russia.

«The athlete admitted that he dreamed» to race for the British since he was 12 years old and is very proud to finally become a member of BAR.

What position the Briton will take is not reported.

Also joining Ben Ainslie's team are several designers, engineers and managers. All of them must strengthen the crew with their experience.

Recall that the British bid became known in June. Then, during an event in Greenwich, Ben Ainslie announced that he would help his compatriots to bring the biggest sailing trophy to the British Isles. If he succeeds, he will be the first Briton to do so.

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