Afloat.ie: Ben Ainslie to sign copies of his Autobiography at London Boat Show

4th January 2010

Afloat.ie Team

Britain’s most successful Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie will be present on Saturday 9th January at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show located at Excel to sign copies his Autobiography "Close to the Wind".

Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries and heart-stopping races. They are all in a day's work for three-time Olympic gold and silver medallist sailor Ben Ainslie.

And now you can experience the exhilarating whirlwind of Ben's life first hand in his autobiography Close to the Wind. 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

For your chance to purchase this unique book and to meet Ben, please visit: Henri Lloyd stand - N043J 12.30 – 2pm

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