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Second for Team GAC Pindar at St Moritz Match Race

05 September 2010

Ian Williams and his Team GAC Pindar crew finished runner-up to Mathieu Richard (French Match Racing Team) today at the St Moritz Match Race. The result sees Williams move from fourth to second place in the tour standings after six events on the 2010 World Match Racing Tour.

Williams, who bypassed the quarter-final stages of the competition after winning the round robin stages, was also given the opportunity to choose his semi-final opponent. He chose to face the defending St Moritz Champion Adam Minoprio (ETNZ/Black Match Racing), who he defeated 2-1.

In the final, Williams went head to head against current tour leader Mathieu Richard. The two finalists enjoyed a much stronger wind than in previous days of 10-15 knots, although sailing conditions were still shifty and tricky. Williams took an early lead, winning the first race, but was narrowly beaten to the ‘King of the Mountain’ title by the Frenchman, who took victory in the last two races of the day.

Speaking from St Moritz, Williams, who finished runner-up to Richard for the second time this season said, ‘Overall I am pleased with how we have sailed this week, having won another round robin, our third this year, proves that we are sailing well, but it is frustrating not to convert this into event wins.’

Action on the World Match Racing Tour resumes at the Danish Open this week (Sept 8 -12). Due to the new tour card system, which only guarantees entry to six of eight events, Williams will not compete in Denmark. Team GAC Pindar will return to the tour for the penultimate event, the Argo Group Gold Cup, Bermuda, October 4-10.

Williams wins Battle of the Brits

Williams wins Battle of the Brits

Day 1 - Stena Match Cup Sweden Ian Williams (Team GAC Pindar) got off to a strong start at the Stena Match Cup Sweden today, winning all four of his races, including victory over fellow British skipper and three-time gold medallist, Ben Ainslie (TEAMORIGIN).
Team GAC Pindar heads to Stena Match Cup Sweden

Team GAC Pindar heads to Stena Match Cup Sweden

The stage is set for the Stena Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand next week, where leading British skipper, Ian Williams and his Team GAC Pindar crew will join a total of 16 crews for the fifth round of the World Match Racing Tour.

Fourth for Williams in Portimão Portugal Match Cup

Fourth for Williams in Portimão Portugal Match Cup

Team GAC Pindar’s World Match Racing sailor, Ian Williams finished fourth at the Portimão Portugal Match Cup today, earning a further 12 points but sliding to fifth place in the World Match Racing Tour standings.

Team GAC Pindar heads to Portimão Portugal Match Cup

Team GAC Pindar heads to Portimão Portugal Match Cup

Team GAC Pindar’s World Match Racing sailor, Ian Williams, returns to European waters this week for the Portimão Portugal Match Cup - Stage 4 of the ISAF World Match Racing Tour
Second for Team GAC Pindar at Korea Match Cup

Second for Team GAC Pindar at Korea Match Cup

Team GAC Pindar’s World Match Racing sailor, Ian Williams finished runner-up to Mathieu Richard (French Match Racing Team) at the Korea Match Cup final, held in South Korea today. The result sees Williams move up to third from eighth place in the tour standings, after the third event of the 2010 World Match Racing Tour.

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Second for Team GAC Pindar at St Moritz Match Race

Ian Williams and his Team GAC Pindar crew finished runner-up to Mathieu Richard (French Match Racing Team) today at the St Moritz Match Race. The result sees Williams move from fourth to second place in the tour standings after six events on the 2010 World Match Racing Tour.

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Team GAC Pindar progress to semi-finals at St Moritz Match Race

Ian Williams and his Team GAC Pindar crew have got off to a flying start at the St Moritz Match Race in Switzerland, winning the round robin stage of the competition and progressing directly to the semi-finals. 

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Day 2 – St Moritz Match Race

Ian Williams, Team GAC Pindar’s World Match Racing Sailor, continued his impressive display into Day 2 of the St. Moritz Match Race, winning all three of his round robin races. 

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