Benedict Donovan

A journalist and writer with years of experience in sailing, Bene cut his teeth marketing to the Olympic crowd before moving to reporting at the sharp end of the sport. We’re talking America’s Cup, SailGP, The Ocean Race… and a stint as in-house writer for Alinghi Red Bull Racing during the 37th America’s Cup, which means he saw all the stuff the rest of us didn’t. Beyond sailing, he’s a regular contributor to Red Bull, covering their wider world of stunts and general lunacy. With a background spanning journalism, copywriting, marketing and press comms, Bene brings a versatile, energetic approach to his role as deputy editor of The Foil.