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Monsoon Cup 2009

64 images Created 5 Dec 2009

Terengganu is one of the three East Coast states on the Malaysian peninsula. It has a land area of 12,995 square kilometers and 225 kilometers of coastline. Kuala Terengganu, the state capital, sits on the bank of the Terengganu River. Kuala Terengganu has a population around 1 million, while Malaysia has a population near 24 million. Now in its fourth year the Monsoon Cup has gained prominent status on the World Tour. It offers on of the highest prize purse's on the Tour, MR1 million (approximately $295,000), an increase of more than two and a half times the 2005 purse, with the winner set to earn MR250,000 (approx. $68,000).

The Monsoon Cup was created to bring world class professional sailing to Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The inaugural event created an unprecedented economic return for Malaysia and the region of Terengganu. That success prompted the signing of Richard Mille Watches as title sponsor, which has helped increase the prize purse.

The Monsoon Cup was also created to help promote Kuala Terengganu and a new property development on Pulau Duyong Island. Ground breaking for the development took place on July 4, 2005, and was attended by an estimated 10,000 visitors. By November 2006 the marina had been completed. The Monsoon Cup figures to be part of the Tour for years to come. There is an eight-year commitment from event organizers, with funding secured. Racing will take place in Foundation 36s, designed by New Zealander Brett Bakewell-White.
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  • Sebastien Col (FRA) and Mathieu Richard (FRA) at the top mark with Ian Williams (GBR) and Adam Minoprio (NZL) in the background. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Adam Minoprio (NZL) crosses behind Peter Gilmour (AUS). Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Mike Mottle in the pit dropping the spinnaker, Team Origin. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Adam Minoprio (NZL) behind Peter Gilmour (AUS). Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Ben Ainslie (GBR) put his name on the sail. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Ian Williams (GBR), Adam Minoprio (NZL), Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Bowman Kazuhiko Sofuku (JPN). Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Adam Minoprio (NZL) and ETNZ/Black Match Racing wins the Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 6 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Adam Minoprio (NZL) and ETNZ/Black Match Racing wins the Monsoon Cup 2009. From left to right Tom Powrie (NZL), Adam Minoprio (NZL), Nick Blackmann (NZL), Daniel McLean (NZL) and David Swete (NZL). Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 6 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Ian Williams (GBR), Team Pindar. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Bowman Nick Blackmann calls the line for Adam Minoprio (NZL) in the final of the Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 6 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Francesco Bruni (ITA), Team Azzura. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Francesco Bruni (ITA) discussiong a situation with his team , Team Azzura. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Iain Percy on the bow. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Phil Robertson (NZL) and his Team New Zealand WAKA Racing team. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Thierry Doulliard (YANMAR Racing) casting of the jib. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Iain Percy on the bow holding out the spinnaker. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Torvar Mirsky (AUS). Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Wau (kites) Flying show (S. Takir). Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 5 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Ben Ainslie (GBR) and Iain Percy. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Ben Ainslie (GBR), Team Origin. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Bowman backing the jib at the pre-start. Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 4 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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  • Bowman calling the distance to the line, French Match Racing Team, Monsoon Cup 2009. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. 3 December 2009. Photo: Sander van der Borch / Subzero Images
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