DOUBLE world match racing champion Ian Williams is preparing to defend his title for a third year running.
The 30-year-old former lawyer from Southampton has won the past two World Match Racing Tours and is now looking to make history with a third win.
The first event of the series starts in Marseille on Tuesday.
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