Mirsky Racing Team training in Marseilles

9:25 PM Sun 8 Mar 2009 GMT

Latest news from Kinley Fowler, Mirsky Racing Team, in training for the Marseilles International.

After arriving in Marseille three days ago, MRT began their training for the first event of the 2009 World Match Racing Tour, the Marseilles International starting this Wednesday.

In true Marseilles fashion, gale force winds plagued the team's first scheduled training session, and the team was forced to move down the coast to Antibes where shelter from the Bora wind allowed for a solid day's sailing. With the winds easing off in Marseilles, the team was able to return to the original training schedule in the J80s.

The event has an all star line up with Ian Williams trying to defend his World Championship, a number of America's Cup teams, including the current holder of the world's oldest trophy - Ed Baird from Alinghi, and some newcomers who are set to cause some upsets.

The first day of racing commences on the 11th. Follow the action either on www.mirskyracingteam.comor www.worldmatchracingtour.com

**Although the team's preparations are going well for the upcoming season, the hunt for sponsorship is still on. Without a good partner for 2009, the season could prove to be more difficult than in 2008, and the team may have to withdraw early in the season.**

by Kinley Fowler

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