18 Mar 2021

America's Cup - could the next series be held on the Solent?

From Lately, 10:35 pm on 18 March 2021

10:30 America's Cup - could the next series be held on the Solent?

Team UK and Sir Ben Ainslie have been confirmed as the Challenger of Record for the next America's Cup and there is speculation that the challenge may be held offshore... it's just a rumour at the moment but The Times of London reported "the fascinating idea of a one-off defence against Ben Ainslie's crew on the Solent has been mooted"   Ed Carrell is a Kiwi who has lived in the UK for 20 years -  and is here supporting INEOS Team UK and Sir Ben Ainslie. He lives near the Solent, which is the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from Great Britain. 

Ed Carrell and two friends sailing on the Solent

Ed Carrell and two friends sailing on the Solent Photo: Ed Carrell