Monsoon Cup provides incentive for next generation of sailing stars

6:53 AM Fri 20 Aug 2010 GMT

'Phil Robertson on day 3 of the Asian Match Racing Championships 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 12 November 2009. Photo: Gareth Cooke/Subzero Images' Monsoon Cup &copy Click Here to view large photo

A ground breaking initiative announced today by The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) will ensure that young sailors have the chance to compete for a place in the WMRT's prestigious season ending finale, the Monsoon Cup. The Asian Match Racing Championship (AMRC), a qualifying event for the glittering Monsoon Cup, is set to allow sailors under the age of 25 from outside of Asia to compete in the event for the first time this year, as well as other Asian teams. This unique decision was taken by the AMRC to help encourage the development of match racing, a unique style ...

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