18:55 | After only one race today, for women, there is no change in the overall positions.
Top 3 remain – POL111, AUS911, and FRA59. For the first day since we arrived the wind did not really materialise. The forecast looks promising for tomorrow – we hope to get back on schedule with the race programme.
18:30 | sorry for lack of report – racing is over for today. In fact it was called one hour ago ! A good call- as the wind did not improve; but the rain was only light , no flooded roads so far this evening. After a long day yesterday everyone is happy about the early night.
17:05 | There are dark clouds approaching from the south – could this mean more wind , or more rain … or both ?
16:29 | AP on the beach – the men will return to the beach.
16:27 | Start for men race 6- and very soon after the start the race is abandoned
16:25 | 10/11 knots in the race area- 4 mins to start of mens race
15:52 | 12 knots at the windward mark
15:50 | mens class flag is flown on the beach – 15 mins to the warning signal for race 6
15:45 | the wind is 9>11 knots in the race area
15:32 | first finishers – POL19 and POL111 with a big lead over the next group ..FRA59 in 3rd place
15:20 | i am relying on the PA for info – and we have some problems after the storm !!
15:15 | at mark 1 – POL19, POL111, FRA59
15:07 | wind is a steady 10 knots over the race area
15:05 | warning signal for restart of race 5 for women
14:50 | The race was abandonerd – the wind dropped
14:40 | warning signal for womens race 5 -wind is 10knots
14:17 | AP down- the intention ids to race women first as they are one race behind the men
13:00 | The wind is swinging into the right direction but is not settled or strong enough. AP is posted on the official flag pole.
11:32 | A sunny morning in Santa Pola – in marked contrast to yesterday evening! A big thunderstorm and lots of rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of delegates and observers to the Annnual General Meeting. Full report as soon aspossible.
