World Match Racing Tour - North American interest growing

12:43 PM Mon 28 Feb 2011 GMT

World Match Racing Tour - While the popularity of match racing in North America has traditionally lagged behind the levels of enthusiasm seen elsewhere around the world, a recent steep rise in the number of events and participants indicates that the tide is starting to turn. Match race sailing is now very much on the rise, with growth being supported by over 25 clubs and match racing centres around the US with Canada, Bermuda, and the US Virgin Islands also actively running match racing events. The numbers alone show the dramatic increase in the sport. From 2007 to 2010 the ...

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