MRT Beat Down “The Little General” at Korea Match Cup.
After low tide brought a different cause for delayed racing on day 3, MRT came out strong to defeat Team Italia’s Paolo Cian, dubbed “The Little General” for his fiery displays of Italian Passion.
As spectators watched from the shore, it was like the racing was on repeat as MRT and Team Italia took three attempts at a race before the wind finally settled in. All three prestarts seemed to play out the same, with MRT fighting hard to get out of the port side lock, but eventually they broke free to start with a marginal lead on the Italians.
MRT’s tactician spotted a small left handed shift, so MRT split off. The move paid off, with the Australians leading Team Italia around the top mark and through to the finish.
Tomorrow’s racing will see the completion of the Round Robin, and the top 8 teams advancing to the quarter finals. With 5 wins and 3 losses, MRT look to be in a strong position for the top 8.
Watch the racing live at http://www.mirskyracingteam.net/video-channel/live-video-from-korea-match-cup-2010/
Day 3: Current Round Robin Standings
- Adam Minoprio (NZL) ETNZ/BlackMatch Racing 6-2
- Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar 6-2
- Peter Gilmour (AUS) YANMAR Racing 5-3
- Torvar Mirsky (AUS) Mirsky Racing Team 5-3
- Mathieu Richard (FRA) French Match Racing Team 5-3
- Johnie Berntsson (SWE) Berntsson Sailing Team 5-5
- Bjorn Hansen (SWE) Gill Global Team 5-5
- Francesco Bruni (ITA) Azzurra 4-4
- Bertrand Pacé (FRA) Aleph Sailing Team 4-6
- Phil Robertson (NZL) WAKA Racing Team 4-6
- Paolo Cian (ITA) Team Italia 3-7
- Park GunWoo (KOR) Busan Match 2-8
