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Sir Ben Ainslie says it would be 'massive' for the UK to win the America's Cup. Jimmy Spithill of Oracle Team USA also looks ahead to the competition in 2017.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Sir Ben Ainslie, Yacht Squadron Racing

"I think there has only been one team previous in the history of the America's Cup that's gone out and won it on the first time around. It was a big comeback with Jimmy [Spithil]) and the guys in Oracle [Team USA]. Certainly it will be a huge challenge for us with team. But to win the America's Cup anyway -- whether it's with a foreign team in terms of the Americans coming from 8-1 down. But for us in Britain to bring the America's Cup home -- that would be a massive thing for us as a team and I think for this country."

SOUNDBITE (English) Jimmy Spithill, Oracle Team USA

"It's going to be a big task, a big challenge. But we have a great team. As Ben [Ainslie] mentioned, it is about getting the people. It's a huge part of any team sport. Especially the America's Cup. And we have got some great people. We have got a lot of new talent. We have retained some guys from the previous successful team. But it's an exciting. But the great thing about these challenges it is always different every time. It's very rewarding. And it's an exciting time now to be involved in the game. And to be involved with Oracle Team USA. We are really looking forward to facing these guys in the water."