Day #3 Morning Report – Breeze On in Miami
Winds speeds will increase and rougher sea state will develop on Day two of Sailing’s World Cup Series in Miami, USA.
Tension is increasing as we move closer to the Medal Race days and as we draw within sight of the finish line, the wind on Thursday will provide a new challenge for those sailors who had adjusted to the light winds they have experienced so far.
Wind speeds are set to increase today and for the rest of the week. The wind direction will be arriving from the north and will gradually swing to the northeast as the day moves along. The expected wind speeds will range from 13 to 17 knots, providing a change for the 543 sailors from 50 nations competing.
We will also see a change in the sea state with the waters of Biscayne Bay expected to be rougher than usual.
Here is the schedule for today: Thursday 24 January 2018*:
*Subject to change
|
Event / Class |
Race Area |
Warning |
Number of Races |
|
Men’s Windsurfer – RS:X M |
Bravo |
11.00 |
3 |
|
Women’s Windsurfer – RS:X W |
Bravo |
13.30 |
3 |
|
Men’s One Person Dinghy – Laser |
Charlie |
11.00 |
2 |
|
Women’s One Person Dinghy – Laser Radial |
Charlie |
13.45 |
3 |
|
Men’s One Person Dinghy Heavy – Finn |
Echo |
13.30 |
3 |
|
Men’s Skiff – 49er |
Alpha |
10.30 |
4 |
|
Women’s Skiff – 49er FX |
Alpha |
13.30 |
3 |
|
Men’s Two Person Dinghy – 470 M |
Delta |
12.00 |
2 |
|
Women’s Two Person Dinghy – 470 W |
Delta |
12.10 |
2 |
|
Mixed Two Person Multihull – Nacra 17 |
Echo |
11.15 |
3 |
How to follow:
ENTRIES / RESULTS / SCHEDULE
27 Olympic medallists as well as World and Continental Champions have registered to compete in Miami. Click here to view the entry list in full.
Results will be available from Tuesday 23 January here – http://sailing.org/worldcup/results/index.php
All fleets will commence racing on Tuesday 23 January. To view the full schedule click here.
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