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International media broadcast centre at the Monsoon Cup. Image - RedHanded TV
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia – 26 November, 2011: Sailing fans across the world will be on the edge of their seats today with ISAF Match Racing World Championship title potentially being decided on the waters of the Monsoon Cup. The live coverage will open on match point with the thrilling showdown between world title contenders Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar and Francesco Bruni (ITA) Bruni Racing and playing out across the globe the tension will be felt world-wide.
Having to face each other in the quarter finals means it’s do or die for the two teams and if Williams can take down Bruni he will be the new World Champion. The deciding match will be played out during the live coverage from 3-5pm local time and will be available to watch across many channels.
Airing live from 3-5pm local time:
Setanta Africa- Pan Africa
CNBC Asia Pacific- Pan Asia Pacific
Sportsmax Caribbean- Pan Caribbean
ESPN Star Sports- Pan Asia
Eurosport Asia Pacific- Pan Asia Pacific
Orbit Showtime Network- Pan Middle East
Band Sports Brazil – Brazil
Sport Klub Poland – Poland
The Telegraph/GB Sport (IPTV) - UK
Airing at a later time:
Teleclub Switzerland – Switzerland
Yacht and Sailing International – Europe
America One – PAN USA
Premier Sports UK – UK
Comcast Utah
CNN Worldwide
To be sure not to miss out on all the action check local listings or head to www.wmrt.com to follow the action online.
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Terengganu is one of Malaysia’s east coast states, endowed with natural wealth, exotic islands and pristine beaches and crystal clear waters, quaint traditional villages and a heritage of culture and history. It has a land area of 12,995sq kilometres and 225 kilometres of coastline. Terengganu has a population of around 1million, while Malaysia has a population of 28million.
The venue of the Monsoon Cup – Pulau Duyong is the ideal setting for this match race, where international sailing enthusiasts and visitors will be able to enjoy the excitement and competition in the Cup, in addition to experiencing the myriad of cultural, culinary and tourist activities that are abound in Terengganu.
Now in its seventh year, the Monsoon Cup has gained prominent status on the World Tour, winning the “Best Event” status twice. It offers the highest prize purse on the Tour, MYR 1.475million (approx USD 475,000), with the winner set to earn MYR 310,000 (approx USD100,000)
The economic objectives include making the Monsoon Cup a catalyst for development in the state and to create economic opportunities in services and manufacturing sectors related to the event. Among them are hotels, tourism, restaurants, boat-making, food supplies, textiles and souvenirs. With daily live telecasts and highlights through its affiliated broadcasters, Media Prima, ESPN and EuroSports, the brand is expected to reach a potential viewership of more than 1.6 billion all over the world.