Ainslie wins European Gold

Double Olympic champion, Ben Ainslie, secured his fourth Finn European Championship
at the at La Marina di Scarlino, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy


Ainslie made up the 8 points that separated him from Guillaume Florent of France, who finished the medal race in 8th position, due to the aggressive hunting of the British champion in the prestart.

1 Ben Ainslie (GBR)
2 Ivan Gaspic (CRO)
3 Guillaume Florent (FRA)

The Olympic medal race takes place on 16th August 2008.