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MATCH CUP RUSSIA: START OF SPINDRIFT 3RD WMRT EVENT
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July 27, 2017

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.
 

"This is the first time I have ever sailed on the Neva river in Russia, and we will need to be able to adapt quickly to the different situation of sailing on such a narrow stretch of water. It will definitely be full-on and intense!"
Yann Guichard

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)