Land Rover ambassador wins The King’s Cup on behalf of Tusk

Presenting Partner Land Rover supported the King’s Cup as eight sailing teams battled it out in the Isle of Wight charity regatta last week.

Brand ambassador Bear Grylls guided his team home as they won the historic trophy on behalf of Land Rover partner and conservation charity Tusk.

The teams, which included both The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, battled it out on the Solent in two races, as they raised awareness and funds for patronages chosen by Their Royal Highnesses.

Bear steered Tusk’s boat home first ahead of historian Dan Snow in London’s Air Ambulance’s vessel, in a tight finish. The Duke guided the Child Bereavement UK boat into joint third place alongside England footballer Fara Williams who led the Centrepoint U.K. team.

The King’s Cup marked the start of the annual sailing events in Cowes. It was followed by the fourth round of the Sail GP, which saw six nations battle it out for supremacy on F50 Catamarans. 

The Australian team skippered by America’s Cup winner Tom Slingsby produced a sailing masterclass as they won each race in Cowes, and claimed first place in the championship. Japan and China finished second and third respectively.

Lendy Cowes Week concluded the sailing action as more than 8,500 competitors took part in the world’s largest sailing regatta, while more than 100,000 visitors enjoyed the racing from the shore.

Land Rover is also Sail GP’s official automotive partner, and a sponsor of Lendy Cowes Week.

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