Macau is set to make waves in the sailing world as it hosts the Macao Match Cup, a new addition to the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) calendar, from Jan. 8 to 12, 2025.
The Macao Match Cup is organized in collaboration with the Sports Bureau (ID), MGM and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management.
It will coincide with the annual MGM Macao International Regatta, which has drawn over 300 competitors since its launch in 2019.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Macao Match Cup to the World Match Racing Tour,” said WMRT Executive Director James Pleasance in a recent announcement. He said this will be the second championship stage in Asia, following the WMRT Final in Shenzhen.
Participants will compete in state-of-the-art Far East 28R match racing boats, with a total prize purse of USD100,000 (approximately MOP799,377).
The races will take place in the waters between the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and the Amizade Bridge, with spectators able to watch from the shoreline near Fishermen’s Wharf and Macau’s Outer Harbour.
Organizers anticipate the dry weather and mild temperatures typical of January will provide ideal racing conditions. Nadia Shaw
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