The 2008 Monsoon Cup is the final stage of the 2008 World Match Racing Tour, the annual global series for match racing to decide the winner of the ISAF Match Racing World Championship Trophy.
Now in its third year, the Monsoon Cup has rapidly grown to become one the the most prestigious events in the sailing calendar. It is the all-important ninth and final stage of the World Match Racing Tour.
It offers the richest prize purse for a sailing event, MYR1 million (approximately $275,000), with the winner set to earn MR250,000 (approx. $68,000).
The Monsoon Cup was created to bring world class professional sailing to Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The inaugural event created an unprecedented economic return for Malaysia and the region of Terengganu. That success prompted the signing of Richard Mille Watches as title sponsor, which has helped increase the prize purse.
The Monsoon Cup figures to be part of the Tour for years to come. There is an eight-year commitment from event organizers, with funding secured. Racing will take place in Foundation 36s, designed by New Zealander Brett BAKEWELL-WHITE.
