Monsoon Cup - Day 2 - Flight 7: Great win for Robertson against Mirsky

The second day of the Monsoon Cup 2009 started with an upset. Phil Robertson executed a brilliant prestart, avoided all the tricks Torvar Mirsky threw at him and forced him to slow down at the start line. Having gained the advantage, Mirsky was unable to catch the young kiwi.

In the other matches of the flight, Magnus Holmberg beat Sébastien Col despite being handed a penalty at prestart. Frnacesco Bruni will have to start winning some races if he aims to move on. The Italian skipper got yet another penalty at the prestart against Mathieu Richard and handed the race to the French. Finally, Ian Williams had an easy win over local skipper Hazwan.

Great win by Phil Robertson over Torvar Mirsky. Kuala Terengganu, 3 December 2009. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

Great win by Phil Robertson over Torvar Mirsky. Kuala Terengganu, 3 December 2009. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing

Magnus Holmberg is handed a penalty but will win the race against Sébastien Col. Kuala Terengganu, 3 December 2009. Photo copyright Pierre Orphanidis / Valencia Sailing