Images from NZ Match Racing: Ainslie in action




6:28 PM Wed 26 Nov 2008 GMT
'2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Images from the first day of racing in the New Zealand Match Racing Championships, organised by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, with Team Origin's Ben Ainslie in action - taking three wins and one loss from the day.

Ben Ainslie in action on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie in action on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie in action on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Adrian Short and crew, Ainlie's opponent in this match play catch-up on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie dips a molbile barge that cut very close to the action on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie in action on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie and crew are all concentration on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard Gladwell



Ainslie settles down after a tack on day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie, 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo



Ben Ainslie, clears the start boat on Day 1 of the 2008 New Zealand Match Racing Championships - Richard GladwellClick Here to view large photo




by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World




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