ORCi Worlds

The first race of the day started normally on time at 12:13 local time. The Meltemi was blowing at around 20 knots. The heat was on during the starting procedure. Although the wind was strong, there were shifts and careful tactics were required. At the weathermark, first was OLA, then SUPERFAST RACING and then DIESEL, that was forced to retire due to a damaged mainsail. In this order they finished the race. The second windward/leeward race started right after the last boat finished, at 14:03 local time. In the downwind leg, it was DIESEL that came first, followed by SUPERFAST RACING and then OLA. At that point, GOLF lost her mast but fortunately without anyone hurt. Some strong gusts forced many boats to broach, while sailing downwind.