Sir Ben Ainslie touts SailGP's green sailing league as 'example to other sports'

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The Japan SailGP warms up ahead of race day in Taranto, Italy in June | Credit: Thomas Lovelock, SailGP
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The Japan SailGP warms up ahead of race day in Taranto, Italy in June | Credit: Thomas Lovelock, SailGP

Net Zero Festival: Olympic gold medalist explains how new sailing championship is helping to promote sustainability best practices and drive down emissions

The most successful competitive sailor in Britain's history, Sir Ben Ainslie, is vying to become a champion once again, with his SailGP team hoping to beat New Zealand to the top of the competition's "impact...

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