Nations Cup (sailing)

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The Nations Cup is a yachting match racing competition run by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) since 1991. It a "global championship to find the world's top match racing nations in open and women's events". [1]

Typically, the boats are supplied by the event organizers, with sailors being randomly assigned boats each day, or swapping between matches.

Nations Cup Grand Final events have been held: [2]

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References

  1. "ABOUT THE NATIONS CUP". ISAF. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  2. "ISAF NATIONS CUP: PAST RESULTS" . Retrieved 26 June 2017.