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Just one month after the GKSS Match Cup Sweden, where Yann Guichard and the Spindrift racing team reached the quarter-finals, the 18 teams on the circuit are again preparing to compete in this new event of the World Match Racing Tour.
The Match Cup Russia will be held on the waters of the Neva River in the heart of St Petersburg. Experience will be important as teams manage the tricky winds and currents of this unusual venue with its spectacular backdrop of the fortress of SS Peter and Paul.
Racing will be held on this stretch of water located at the foot of the fortress ensuring the public a beautiful cultural and sporting spectacle between 1st - 6th August.
Racing Schedule:
Tuesday 1 August - Qualifying Round
Wednesday 2 August - Qualifying Round
Thursday 3 August - Knock out and Super 16 Round
Friday 4 August - Super 16 Round
Saturday 5 August - Quarter Finals and start of Semi Finals
Sunday 6 August - Semi Finals / Finals / Petit Finale
The racing format may change according to weather conditions and organization.
Spindrift racing team for the GKSS Match Cup Sweden:
Yann Guichard – Helm/Skipper
Christophe Espagnon – Mainsail
François Morvan – Trimmer
Sam Goodchild – BOW
Next event:
September : WMRT Match Cup America
Previous results in 2017 WMRT:
6th, Marstrand – Match Cup Sweden (World Match Racing Tour)
8th, Perth – Match Cup Australia (World Match Racing Tour)