Some great photos taken by Christophe Launay of Britain’s Ben Ainslie training in Sydney ahead of the first of his showdown regattas with fellow Olympic hopeful Ed Wright.

According to Blue Robinson Ben is impressing the locals both afloat and ashore: ‘Super focussed on the water, ashore he is polite and generous with his time. A fine ambassador for the sport who is greatly admired (and feared!) by his competitors.’

Nicely put.

Finn sailors will enjoy these shots of Ben aclimitising. Check out the extra windsurfer style footstrap too.