On Wednesday 12 October, and after a promising start, PRO Todd Fedyszyn had to abandon the race due to a dying wind, the whole fleet being towed back to the shore.
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Picture by Anna Suslova
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However, this first attempt did permitted to check the trocking was perfectly functioning, which is good news.
No more wind on Day 2, where sailors had to wait until 3:45 pm, when AP on A flags being hoisted.
We now are looking forward Friday 14 October, where the forecast is very promising as the front will have passed by and we should see a NNE breeze that will slowly shift left as the land heats up.
All sailors have to be prepared for a potential 4 race day.