any local boat owners (and others) will have been watching the events in New Zealand as Ineos Team UK have been battling to win the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sport. The boats are amazing, the racing incredibly exciting, making for
possibly the best ever spectacle in sailing. Local interest has been heightened as one of Sir Ben Ainslie’s crew is Kingswear-raised Nick Hutton. His wife Philippa also grew up in the village and has previously written for this magazine. Nick and Philippa and their family have spent the last 6 months in New Zealand. Philippa has sent us this update. ➜