Double points up for grabs in America’s Cup World Series today

Land Rover BAR skippered by Ben Ainslie (L) competes in the first day of the 35th America's Cup World Series in Oman on February 27, 2016, in the capital Muscat

Sir Ben Ainslie's team will be hoping to extend their lead in the America’s Cup World Series in Oman today. The Olympic gold medalist and his crew are top of the leaderboard after the first day, and four points ahead of the American team after winning two out of the three races so far. Another three events are lined up with double points on offer today.

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