He competed in the Finn class at the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

Ben's Finn class will be special.

He participated in the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics in the Finn class and was once a world champion.

He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's Finn class.

He won a silver medal in the Finn class at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Simpson started his competitive sailing career in the Laser class, before switching to the heavier Finn class.

At the time, the 470 and Finn classes were running races on their respective courses.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics he placed 11th in the Finn class.

In March 2005 he switched to the Finn class and he started his study again.

He then moved on to the Finn class, where he narrowly missed Olympic qualification in 1972 and 1976.