Britain's most decorated Olympic sailor of all-time made a nearly perfect start to his America's Cup campaign in Portsmouth.
Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team won one race and finished second in another in the opening race of the World Series. It means they hold a one point advantage over Emirates Team New Zealand while defending champions Oracle Team USA are three points back.
“You couldn’t ask for anything better,” said Ainslie, who won four Olympic sailing titles between 2000 and 2012. “Fantastic conditions, so many people coming out to support the teams. I’m so happy for Portsmouth and for our team."
Drew Sullivan couldn't inspire Great Britain to victory as they slipped to a 84-63 basketball friendly defeat to New Zealand in London.
Sullivan, who captained Team GB at London 2012, was honoured prior to the tip-off for becoming the first GB men's player to win 100 caps.
But the Tall Blacks proved simply too strong for a British team who included a number of new caps.
"It was good to get the new guys involved because it was a good opportunity for them to play at this level,” said Myles Hesson, who top scored for GB with 14 points.
Presentations were also made to GB senior women duo Stef Collins and Chantelle Handy for having reached the milestone of 100 caps.
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