A tidal wave of discord has hit America’s Cup sailing after INEOS Britannia announced it was parting ways with CEO and skipper Ben Ainslie for the 38th edition of the premier yachting race. Ainslie, a four-time Olympic gold medalist,

Britain's America's Cup skipper Ben Ainslie said he was astounded at being dropped by INEOS Britannia after failing to win the trophy last year. Four-time Olympic champion Ainslie's crew was backed to the tune of 100 million pounds ($124 million) by INEOS chief Jim Ratcliffe as he attempted to win the "Auld Mug" for Britain in Barcelona in October.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has split with his America's Cup partner Sir Ben Ainslie and revealed he intends to win the race without the British Olympic legend.