| GAC Pindar | |
|---|---|
 GAC Pindar | |
| Career | |
| Established | 2011 |
| Nation |  Great Britain |
| Skipper | Ian Williams |
| Notable victories | 2015 World Match Racing Tour |
| Yachts | |
| Sail no. | Boat name |
GAC Pindar is a professional sailing team that competes in a variety of sailing competitions including the Extreme Sailing Series, [1] M32's [2] and the World Match Racing Tour. [3] [4]
GAC Pindar was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Southampton. [5]
GAC Pindar has been competing in the Extreme Sailing Series since 2011, and came 5th in 2012, 6th in 2013 and 11th in 2014. [6]
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