Ben Ainslie has been named World Sailor of the Year by the International Sailing Federation for a fourth time. He also won the coveted title in 1998, 2002 and 2008.
In another landmark year for Ben, his victory at London 2012 in the Finn class saw him overtake Denmark's Paul Elvstrom as the world's most successful Olympic sailor.
"Winning the World Sailor of the Year award is a huge honour, especially for everyone who has helped me," he said.
"There is a huge team in the background from family, friends, coaches and sponsors who helped make it happen. It is a huge honour to be part of such a group of exceptional sailors who were put forward for this award."
From Ben Ainslie
In another landmark year for Ben, his victory at London 2012 in the Finn class saw him overtake Denmark's Paul Elvstrom as the world's most successful Olympic sailor.
"Winning the World Sailor of the Year award is a huge honour, especially for everyone who has helped me," he said.
"There is a huge team in the background from family, friends, coaches and sponsors who helped make it happen. It is a huge honour to be part of such a group of exceptional sailors who were put forward for this award."
From Ben Ainslie
