Torvar Mirsky. Korea Match Cup 2010. World Match Racing Tour. Gyeonggi, Korea. 11th June 2010. Image copyright Ian Roman/Subzero Images.
by Kinley Fowler
After low tide brought a different cause for delayed racing on day 3, MRT came out strong to defeat Team Italia's Paolo Cian, dubbed "The Little General" for his fiery displays of Italian Passion.
As spectators watched from the shore, it was like the racing was on repeat as MRT and Team Italia took three attempts at a race before the wind finally settled in. All three prestarts seemed to play out the same, with MRT fighting hard to get out of the port side lock, but eventually they broke free to start with a marginal lead on the Italians.
Torvar Mirsky. Korea Match Cup 2010. World Match Racing Tour. Gyeonggi, Korea. 11th June 2010. Image copyright Ian Roman/Subzero Images.
MRT's tactician spotted a small left handed shift, so MRT split off. The move paid off, with the Australians leading Team Italia around the top mark and through to the finish.
Saturday's racing will see the completion of the Round Robin, and the top 8 teams advancing to the quarter finals. With 5 wins and 3 losses, MRT look to be in a strong position for the top 8.
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