January 26, 2009
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World Tour Announce Qualification Series Schedule And Wild Cards For 2009
The 2009 World Tour Qualification Series schedule and details of the World Tour wild cards have been announced - providing a new path to the Tour for those skippers aiming to compete in the race for the 2009 ISAF Match Racing World Championship.
The 2009 World Tour Qualification Series schedule and details of the World Tour wild cards have been announced – providing a new path to the Tour for those skippers aiming to compete in the race for the 2009 ISAF Match Racing World Championship.
In addition to teams holding a Tour Card there are two alternative ways to gain an entry to the Tour. The first is to apply directly to the event promoter for one of their Wild Cards, all events have at least two, and the second is to take part in a World Tour Qualification Series (TQS) event. Each Tour event will invite two skippers from their designated qualifiers.
“The introduction of the Tour Qualifier Series in 2008 was a huge success and we are pleased with how it has developed not only as a platform for up and coming skippers but also as a foundation for future events. Marseille International Match Race participated as a TQS event last year and has now been recognised as a Tour event for 2009. It is rewarding to see ideas grow and succeed,” said Tour Director Craig MITCHELL.
2009 World Tour Qualification Series
| Tour Stage | Nation | TQS Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille International Match Race | France | Y’s Cup | 7-8 February 2009 |
| Match Race Germany | Germany | German Championship 2008 | Completed |
| Berlin Match Race 2008 | Completed | ||
| Korea Match Cup | Korea | Korea Match Cup Qualifier | 14-17 May 2009 |
| Portugal Match Cup | Portugal | Campeonato Absolto de MR | Completed |
| Qualifier 2 TBC | |||
| Match Cup Sweden | Sweden | GKSS Spring Cup | 30-31 May 2009 |
| Sails of the White Nights (Russia) | 9-14 June 2009 | ||
| St Moritz Match Race | Switzerland | Swiss MR Championship | 16-19 April 2009 |
| Open de Espana (Spain) | 21-25 April 2009 | ||
| Danish Open | Denmark | TMC DO Qualifier | 6-7 June 2009 |
| Warren Jones Youth Regatta (Australia) | 27- 30 January 2009 | ||
| Brasil Sailing Cup | Brazil | Campeonato Estadual de MR | 24-26 April 2009 |
| Detroit Cup (USA) | 17-21 June 2009 | ||
| King Edward VII Gold Cup | Bermuda | Bermuda MR Nationals | 29 August 2009 |
| Knickerbocker Cup (USA) | 26-30 August 2009 | ||
| Monsoon Cup | Malaysia | Malaysian Nationals | November 2009 |
| Asian Championships | November 2009 |
For an entry to a TQS event you should contact the event directly.
Contacts for the TQS events can be found at www.worldmatchracingtour.com.
ISAF Match Racing World Championship – www.sailing.org/matchworlds