Racing has been abandoned for the day after an attempt was made to start. Wind was around 24kts. schedule has been amended for a 9.30am start tomorrow to try and get 4 races done.
BTW it is dissappointing that no USA sailors were able to come but I think it is a stretch to claim that it will impact on the quality of the fleet. There are a large number of quality international sailors and many very fast locals. Ashby won't have it all his own way. THe history of World A class champions is Australia 17, Italy 3, Germany 2 and USA 2. I'm sure the USA A sailors will take a deep breath after the GFC and head off the the next Worlds in Italy 2010.

Cheers
John Dowling
AUS9