World Match Racing Tour hopefuls seek early advantage

6:13 PM Thu 5 May 2011 GMT

'Mathieu Richard (r) French Match Racing celebrates after winning at Match Race France in Marseille, France 11 April 2010 Photo: Brendon O'Hagan/Subzero images' &copy Brendon O'Hagan/Subzero Images Click Here to view large photo

World Match Racing Tour 2011 contenders for this season's title will take to the water for the opening event of the season in Marseille on May 10th as the verbal jousting and pre-season posturing is put to one side and the on-water action takes centre stage. The skippers, former World Champions and young contenders alike, have whipped up the anticipation ahead of the new season with each confidently suggesting the World Championship is within their capability or at the very least a podium place. As New Zealand's Phil Robertson of Waka Racing said: 'Past rankings, reputations and results don't mean ...

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