Sir Branson is rescued by Sir Ben Ainslie while sailing on his honeymoon . Ainslie sent out a distress call after his boat 's main sail became tangled . The 9 -time Olympic gold sailing medalist was sailing in the the America 's Cup . It 's not the first Ainslie has extricated himself from sticky situations . The staff on Richard Branson 's private island helped steer Ainslie to shore .
Sir Branson is rescued by Sir Ben Ainslie while sailing on his honeymoon . Ainslie sent out a distress call after his boat 's main sail became tangled . The 9 -time Olympic gold sailing medalist was sailing in the the America 's Cup . The staff on Richard Branson 's private island helped steer Ainslie to shore .