Ian Williams (sailor)
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Ian specialises in match racing competing in the World Match Racing Tour
. In 2008 following winning the tour and therefore the World Championship title he was shortlisted by the International Sailing Federation
for the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards
. This achievement was remarkable as Williams was up against a number of full time professional America's Cup teams.
World Match Racing Tour
The World Match Racing Tour is a professional sailing series, featuring 9 World Championship events across the globe, sanctioned by the International Sailing Federation with “Special Event” status...
. In 2008 following winning the tour and therefore the World Championship title he was shortlisted by the International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....
for the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards
ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards
-Background:The ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards were launched in 1994 by the International Sailing Federation. The awards are recognised as the pinnacle award a sailor can receive in recognition of his/her outstanding achievements by the world of sailing....
. This achievement was remarkable as Williams was up against a number of full time professional America's Cup teams.