Porto Cervo, 30th June 2011. Over thirty knots of Mistral wind kept the Farr 40s participating in the Settimana delle Bocche - Farr 40 European Circuit moored in Porto Cervo Marina on the second scheduled day of racing. The one-design fleet completed three thrilling races in perfect conditions yesterday but the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's Race Committee was forced to postpone all races until tomorrow as the Mistral wind continued to strengthen over the course of the morning.
The renowned north-westerly wind which gives Porto Cervo one of the world's top regatta courses was just a little too strong for the 40-footers gathered for the second event of the European Circuit 2011. Fortunately, however, tomorrow's forecast promises more favourable conditions with the wind predicted to fall approximately 15 to 18 knots.
The overall provisional classification therefore remains unchanged from yesterday with Nerone (ITA), owned by Massimo Mezzaroma and Antonio Sodo Migliori and with Vasco Vascotto on tactics, in first place. Two more Italian teams sit in second and third place: Alberto Rossi's Enfant Terrible - fresh from victory in the ORCi Worlds - and Alessandro Barnaba's Fiamma.
YCCS Sports Director, Edoardo Recchi, commented: "It's a shame we didn't get to race because the fleet was anxious to get out on the water after yesterday's great racing. We had no choice given the conditions, the safety of competitors is our priority. Tomorrow is set to be a good race day."
Racing is scheduled to continue tomorrow, 1st July at 11 a.m. After racing owners will attend the official presentation of "The Fabulous 40s", which details the history of the class over the past 15 years, at the YCCS Clubhouse.
For further information on the regatta and the 2011 YCCS Calendar please visit www.yccs.com, www.farr40.net or contact the Press Office.
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