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America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win

It really was Super Sunday for Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR whose second place in the last of Sunday’s three races gave them the overall regatta win at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on hand to present the awards and it was a fitting end to an amazing weekend of action for the British fans in … [Read more...] about America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win

America’s Cup Portsmouth. Oracle Team USA with two race victories

ORACLE TEAM USA opened Super Sunday with a second place finish and followed it up with two race victories to close within just one point of the winning home team. But that was as close as Jimmy Spithill and crew could get. "It was a good Sunday, we won the day, but it just wasn't enough," Spithill said. "It came down to consistency. On Saturday BAR had a fifth and we … [Read more...] about America’s Cup Portsmouth. Oracle Team USA with two race victories

America’s Cup. Sir Ben jumps into the lead in Portsmouth

Hot, sunny conditions and thousands of fans lining the Portsmouth seafront was the backdrop to Saturday’s crowd-pleasing Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series action, the first day of points scoring races on the Solent at the 2016 event. The home team, Land Rover BAR, led by skipper Sir Ben Ainslie, recovered from a poor first race result to win the second two contests … [Read more...] about America’s Cup. Sir Ben jumps into the lead in Portsmouth

Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid

A Royal Naval sailor and an MOD worker bidding to break a dinghy endurance sailing record between two naval bases have been backed by their bosses and a charity they are supporting. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich are planning to sail about 300 miles from Plymouth’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sail Training Centre Camber on … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid

Royal Navy Sailor, Steve Winter, International Body- Building Contest

A Royal Naval sailor has reached international level for the first time in his quest for body-building perfection. Chief Petty Officer Steve Winter, who works at Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, is due to represent his country next week in Spain for the first event of the year. He has qualified for and been selected for the UK team (UK Federation of Body Building and … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Sailor, Steve Winter, International Body- Building Contest

Armed Services Tribute Football. Plymouth Argyle v AFC Wimbledon

The armed forces are pleased to be teaming up with Plymouth Argyle FC at a crucial stage in the club’s season in order to support members of the military, their families and veterans. The eighth annual Armed Services Day LeagueTwo football match Argyle AFC Wimbledon will be taking place at Home Park, Plymouth, on Saturday (9 April), kick off at 3pm.  It is not only a tribute … [Read more...] about Armed Services Tribute Football. Plymouth Argyle v AFC Wimbledon

Royal Marines host Plymouth Argyle Footballers

Royal Marines showed footballers from Plymouth Argyle’s first team and their manager behind the scenes at Devonport Naval Base in the city. The high-riding League Two team is playing AFC Wimbledon at its ground Home Park for its annual Armed Services Day match on Saturday, April 9. The visit helped acquaint the players with the work of the Royal Marines ahead of the event … [Read more...] about Royal Marines host Plymouth Argyle Footballers

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