WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR IN BRIEF
The World Match Racing Tour is the world’s leading professional sailing series.

The 10 event series is the only global series of sailing events in the world touching 5 continents

Featuring America’s Cup teams, skippers and world’s top sailors in the ultimate "race of truth"

Sanctioned by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and one of three properties with “Special Event” status alongside the America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race

The WMRT uses the same one-on-one, match race format (course, rules, umpires) as the America's Cup. However, races take place in identical, event-supplied racing yachts for a true test of skill and teamwork. Boats range from 30-40 feet with 4-6 crew on each yacht.

Each event lasts 5 days with racing held as close to shore as possible for a unique spectator and hospitality experience

WMRT television coverage reaches over 600 million households in 75 countries through 34 broadcasters

Unique Hospitality experiences include shoreside marquees, luxury yachts and sailing with America's Cup skippers

Branding of racing yachts is controlled by the event organizer and WMRT. Teams control their own clothing worn at the event.

Sailing is a global sport that promotes a healthy (drugs free), active, environmental friendly, lifestyle. Attractive HNW demographic – 65% Male; 60% age 25-54; HHI +110k. Affluent, educated and professional

The WMRT is centrally organized, managed and controlled

See Scoring Regulations for more information about Tour scoring procedures.

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