Portugal Match Cup - Leader takes a nose dive



8:28 PM Fri 25 Jun 2010 GMT
'Torvar Mirsky (L) in a pre-start against Bertrand Pace. Portimao Portugal Match Cup 2010. World Match Racing Tour.' Gareth Cooke - Subzero Images &copy
Portim?o Portugal Match Cup, stage 4 of the World Match Racing Tour. Day three and a surprising turn of events for Adam Minoprio and his ETNZ/BlackMatch crew. The breeze arrived early and by lunchtime a Mediterranean style chop developed off the mouth of the marina. By the start of racing, white caps had formed, however the breeze stayed stable for the majority of day. Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar had another outstanding set of matches at this latter stage of the Round Robin sitting pretty at 7-1. After 8 hours of back to back racing Torvar Mirsky (AUS) Mirsky ...


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