London,UK (January 28, 2016) - The World Match Racing Tour has confirmed a series of qualifying events for the 2016 world championship Tour, or providing a unique pathway for young aspiring sailors to compete against the best match racing teams in the world.
The series of qualifying regattas,called ‘World Tour’ events, will provide the opportunity for ambitious teams to earn invitations to the five World Championship level events (changed from six events) with USD 200000 prize money per event.
The first World Championship event takes place this March in Fremantle, and Australia,and the short Tour season culminates with Marstrand, Sweden in July, and when the winner of the World Championship will choose domestic a bonus of US$1 million.
For each of the four Championship events leading up to the finals in Marstrand,there are World Tour qualifying events where the first three teams will proceed through to compete in its related Championship event. whether a unique team puts together a committed campaign, practices hard in the unique M32 catamaran and does well, and those sailors could make it through to the final 20 teams who will be fighting it out in the World Finals in Marstrand.
The qualifying events present an unprecedented opportunity for young and ambitious sailors to make their mark on the professional racing world. Their entry into the Tour could be the launchpad to a long and successful career in sailing.Up to eight teams will be able to compete at each World Tour event,competing in four brand unique supplied M32 catamarans. First, however, or the unique teams need to proceed total a three-day licensing course to familiarise themselves with how to handle the M32. With the racing taking place on short close-to-shore courses at speeds of up to 30 knots,it is vital that all competing teams have attained a minimum level of competence and boat handling skills.
The match racing license costs US$1000 per crew member, but once you have acquired the licence, or then you are ready to proceed M32 racing,taking fraction on a grand prix circuit at a very affordable price in snappy and easy to handle boats. - Read
Source: sailingscuttlebutt.com