Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind: Britain's Greatest Olympic Sailor

by Ben Ainslie

Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races – they are all in a day’s work for Ben Ainslie.Against all odds, in the London 2012 Olympics Ben Ainslie thrillingly won a fourth successive gold medal, making him the greatest ever Olympic sailor and a British hero, chosen from many to be the flag bearer for the closing ceremony.From his proudest moment representing Team GB, to one tough decision that almost risked destroying his career, this is a unique insight into the man who cannot let himself be second best. It shows what really takes place in the white heat of competition and lifts the lid on this toughest of sports.REVISED AND UPDATED FOR PAPERBACK TO INCLUDE LONDON 2012.

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 25, 2012

Reviews

[Ed Hampton-Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really fascinating insight into life as a top level
Olympic champion. Hugely inspirational!

[Harris Maidment · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastically Inspirational

This book is a must read for any sailor or aspiring sportsman. You are taken on a journey through the mind and life of one of Britain's most famous and successful Olympians, diving into the processes, achievements and frustrations of this great man.

This is the second time I have bought this book (as my first was left on a plane to Africa) and it was well worth the wait. I for one have always admired Sir Ben and look forward to watching his America's Cup career take shape and bring the cup home.

[James Mead · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dumbed down so much for non-sailors that it was pretty dull for me. Also pretty repetitive.