JessiccaMonsoon Cup Malaysia
December 7th 2006 06:10
I feel a little depressed to realise that I've missed the Monsoon Cup tournament highlights. I was suppose to post the events on board but well... I've missed it...
So, now I would like to tell you more about the Monsoon Cup and those who are interested to see the next year's championship it is good to know more about it first.
What is a Monsoon Cup?
The Monsoon Cup is part of World Match Racing Tour international sailing circuit, and the Tour’s first Asian venue.
It debut in 2005, and has put Pulau Duyong, Terengganu on the world sailing map, attracting the world’s top ranked sailors to compete in this prestigious event.
When does it take place?
As it is mentioned "Monsoon", this championship starts during the monsoon season in Malaysia, this year in 2006, the Monsoon Cup was held from 29th November to 3rd December.
Monsoon Cup is a Match Racing, what is it exactly?
A match race can be described as a duel between two identically-matched boats with a winner - and a loser.
When two boats are on the starting line, the race is called match racing. Match racing has its own set of rules, which are slightly different from the regular racing rules that create very close, aggressive competition in which collisions are certainly not rare.
Match racing also has on-the-water judging, with umpires doling out "instant justice" on the water.
Match racing is tremendously exciting to participate in. And, unlike watching other sailing competitions, match racing can be thrilling to watch. Before the start, the boats vie for control, circling each other and trying to wipe each other off on spectator boats in an elaborate game of cat and mouse.
Course
* The match racing course resembles an oval shape with the Start/Finish line close to shore.
* The course consists of a starting line, between two marks, laid at right angles to the wind's direction.
* The boats begin from the starting line and sail upwind to the first mark to be rounded to the starboard (right side). The spinnakers are set, and the duel continues downwind to the second mark that is laid in close proximity to the starting line 100-meters further up the course.
* The boats round the marks 2-3 times before the winner crosses the Finish line.
This year's match has attracted more visitors and competitors and even the infamous International Jackie Chan was here during the tournament.
To visit the official site, please click here: http://www.monsooncup.com.my/
So, now I would like to tell you more about the Monsoon Cup and those who are interested to see the next year's championship it is good to know more about it first.
What is a Monsoon Cup?
The Monsoon Cup is part of World Match Racing Tour international sailing circuit, and the Tour’s first Asian venue.
It debut in 2005, and has put Pulau Duyong, Terengganu on the world sailing map, attracting the world’s top ranked sailors to compete in this prestigious event.
When does it take place?
As it is mentioned "Monsoon", this championship starts during the monsoon season in Malaysia, this year in 2006, the Monsoon Cup was held from 29th November to 3rd December.
Monsoon Cup is a Match Racing, what is it exactly?
A match race can be described as a duel between two identically-matched boats with a winner - and a loser.
When two boats are on the starting line, the race is called match racing. Match racing has its own set of rules, which are slightly different from the regular racing rules that create very close, aggressive competition in which collisions are certainly not rare.
Match racing is tremendously exciting to participate in. And, unlike watching other sailing competitions, match racing can be thrilling to watch. Before the start, the boats vie for control, circling each other and trying to wipe each other off on spectator boats in an elaborate game of cat and mouse.
Course
* The match racing course resembles an oval shape with the Start/Finish line close to shore.
* The course consists of a starting line, between two marks, laid at right angles to the wind's direction.
* The boats begin from the starting line and sail upwind to the first mark to be rounded to the starboard (right side). The spinnakers are set, and the duel continues downwind to the second mark that is laid in close proximity to the starting line 100-meters further up the course.
* The boats round the marks 2-3 times before the winner crosses the Finish line.
This year's match has attracted more visitors and competitors and even the infamous International Jackie Chan was here during the tournament.
To visit the official site, please click here: http://www.monsooncup.com.my/
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2007 Monsoon Cup
Date: Nov 28 - Dec 2, 2007
Place: Pulau Duyong, Terengganu
(North East of Peninsular Malaysia)
Enquiries:
(T): 609-6231 957/ 603-2142 2882
(E): pen@tourism.terengganu.gov.my
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