It is with great pleasure that we be hosting this stage of the annual Match Racing circuit of the World Match Racing Tour. On behalf of Cascais Town Hall, I would like to wish all skippers and their companions and families an excellent stay and successful sporting participation.

António Capucho (Mayor of Cascais Town Hall)

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Cascais has already proven itself as a fantastic arena for a world class match racing event. The Portugal Match Cup promises to be a spectacular event, which we are proud to include has as part of the World Match Racing Tour.

Scott MacLeod (Chairman of the World Match Racing Tour)

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The Cascais Naval Club is joining the organization of another major international sailing event, which will enlace the prestige of Cascais and Portugal. I wish all participants a good regatta, and am certain that the wind and the sea conditions in our Bay, together with the high quality of the athletes, will guarantee an excellent event.”

Miguel Magalhães (Chairman of the Cascais Naval Club)

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The Portugal Match Cup represents an unprecedented event, which demonstrates the will of the Portuguese to come together with one of the main events which unites the country with the world. This event will not only project Cascais as a host of world regattas, but will also introduce Portugal firmly on the map.

Justino de Sá Machado (Chairman of the Sun Sailing Team)