Racers frustrated at Kinsale as world championships delayed

Fine weather played havoc with the opening races of the Cork County Council IFDS World Championships at Kinsale yesterday, where racing was postponed due to lack of wind.

A combined fleet of 130 boats in all three paralympic classes comprising around 200 sailors is waiting to begin what was scheduled to be a five-day series. Light winds are also forecast for today though fresher conditions are expected from tomorrow onwards.

The summer conditions also caused a delay to racing at Howth Yacht Club yesterday where 40 boats from 10 nations are competing in the BMW J24 World Championships.