Live from the sea 03/09/2010

27/09/2009 - 13:35

The results for race 10 have been posted. That completes the World Championship for the Melges 32 class.
27/09/2009 - 13:11

After the second windward leg, bow number 46 now leads 16, 88, 32 and 45. The boats are headed to the finish.
27/09/2009 - 12:55

At the first leeward gate of race 10, bow number 16 leads 46, 88, 32 and 18. The wind has shifted right so the course has been changed to 045 degrees and the distance has been reduced to 1.4 miles.
27/09/2009 - 12:34

At the first windward mark of race 10, bow number 16 leads 46, 18, 88 and 78. The wind is still steady at about 5 knots.
27/09/2009 - 12:11

Race 10 started at 1205. Four boats were OCS but all returned to start properly. The wind is now about 5 to 6 knots.
27/09/2009 - 11:53

The wind in the starting area is less than 5 knots but the wind at the windward mark is 6 knots. The race committee is posting course 4, 030 degrees at a distance of 1.6 miles. The plan at the moment is to attempt a start with a warning signal at 1200 as scheduled.
27/09/2009 - 11:13

Good morning and welcome to the final day of the Audi Melges 32 World Championship. The race committee is anchored in the starting area. The wind is approximately 5 to 6 knots from the northeast. There will only be one race today to complete the 10 race series. The awards presentation is scheduled for 1630.
26/09/2009 - 20:16

The results for race 9 have been updated to reflect the Jury's decision.
26/09/2009 - 17:20

The results for race 9 have been posted.
26/09/2009 - 16:33

In race 9 at the first windward mark, bow number 46 led 11, 28, 18 and 10. At the first leeward gate, bow number 46 led 28, 88 and 32 followed by the rest of the fleet is a tight pack attempting to pass through the gate all at once.
26/09/2009 - 15:39

The results for race 8 have been posted. The warning signal for race 9 will be at 1545. The boats will sail course 4, 045 degrees at a distance of 1.7 miles.
26/09/2009 - 14:57

At the first windward mark of race 8, bow number 66 led 15, 13, 99 and 28. At the first leeward gate, bow number 66 led 13, 15, 99 and 28. The wind has lightened and gone right so the course has been changes to 040 degrees at a distance of 1.5 miles.
26/09/2009 - 14:20

Race number 8 finally started at 1415 after two aborted starts. The PRO lengthened the line and used the Zulu flag for the third attempt and all boats started properly.
26/09/2009 - 13:21

The results for race 7 have been posted. At least 3 protest flags were observed as the boats finished. The warning for race 8 will be at 1330. The course for race 8 has been posted as course 4, 025 degrees at 1.8 miles.
26/09/2009 - 12:44

At the first leeward gate, bow number 08 leads 78, 15, 13 and 32.
Unfortunately, the power problem on the race committee boat has reoccurred which may limit the quantity of posts again today.
26/09/2009 - 12:34

The second windward leg will also be shifted left to 025 degrees.
26/09/2009 - 12:32

At the first windward mark of race 7, bow number 08 leads 15, 13, 78 and 32. The second windward leg will be shortened to 1.5 miles.
26/09/2009 - 12:06

All boats were clear at the start.
26/09/2009 - 11:55

The race committee has posted course 4, 030 degrees at a distance of 1.8 miles. The warning for race 7 will be at 1200.
26/09/2009 - 11:26

Good morning. Welcome to day 4 of the Audi Melges 32 World Championship. The race committee is anchored in the starting area. The plan today is to possibly run 3 races, conditions permitting. The wind is approximately 020 - 025 degrees at 14 knots. It is anticipated that the warning signal for race 7 will be at 1200 as scheduled.
It appears that the battery problem has been resolved on the race committee boat so that more frequent posts will be possible today.
25/09/2009 - 17:54

The results have been updated to reflect the Jury's decision in race 5.
25/09/2009 - 16:57

The results for race 6 have been posted. That concludes racing for today.
25/09/2009 - 16:15

In race 6 at the first windward mark, bow number 11 led 21, 08, 28 and 78. At the first leeward gate, bow number 11 led 28, 21, 78 and 88. The course has been changed to 040 degrees at a distance of 1.5 miles.
25/09/2009 - 15:14

The results for race 5 have been posted. There will be a minor delay while the 1st and 4th finishers of race 5 are inspected by the measurement committee. The warning for race 6 will be at 1525. The boats will sail course 4, 030 degrees at 1.8 miles.
25/09/2009 - 14:30

In race 5, the order of rounding at the first windward mark was bow numbers 08, 93, 46, 25 and 88. At the first leeward mark the order was bow numbers 08, 93, 46, 88 and 32. The next post will be after the finish of race 5. The wind is still 025 degrees at approximately 12 knots.
25/09/2009 - 13:36

The results for race 4 have been posted. The warning signal for race 5 will be at 1340. The boats will sail course 4, 025 degrees at a distance of 1.8 miles.
25/09/2009 - 12:49

At the first windward mark, bow number 46 led 66,13,11 and 09. At the 1st leeward gate, bow number 13 led 46, 93, 69 and 09.
There will be fewer posts today due to a committee boat battery problem.
25/09/2009 - 12:06

All boats were clear at the start. The wind is still about 12 knots from 025 degrees.
25/09/2009 - 11:49

The starting line is now set. The course for race 4 is course 4, 025 degrees at 1.8 miles. The warning will be at 1200.
25/09/2009 - 11:14

Good morning and welcome to day 3 of the Audi Melges 32 World Championship. The race committee is on station in the starting area. The wind is approximately 010 degrees at 12 knots. The plan today is to run 3 races if possible. Most likely the boats will sail course 4 at a distance of 1.8 miles. The warning signal for race 4 is scheduled at 1200. At this point it appears that race 4 will start as scheduled.
24/09/2009 - 13:52

The results for race 3 have been posted. The race committee has displayed AP over Alpha signaling that there will be no more racing today.
24/09/2009 - 13:11

Due to the sea conditions, we are unable to accurately identify all of the boats by number as they round the windward and leeward marks. The next post will be when all boats have finished and the scoring is complete. They are now on the second windward leg.
24/09/2009 - 12:39

Race 3 started at 1235. Two boats were OCS but returned to start properly. The wind is now about 22 knots at the windward mark.
24/09/2009 - 12:20

The course has been set at course 4, 050 degrees, distance is 1.8 miles. The warning is still scheduled for 1230.
24/09/2009 - 12:01

The race committee is now anchored in the starting area. The wind is approximately 040 at 15 to 17 knots. There are widely spaced swells coming in from the southeast and wind driven waves coming in from the northeast creating an interesting and challenging sea condition. The PRO has announced that the 'AP' will be lowered on the committee boat at 1229 and the warning for race 3 will be at 1230. It is expected that the boats will sail course 4.
24/09/2009 - 11:16

The race committee has announced that the 'AP' ashore will be lowered at 1130 and the warning for race 3 will be at 1230.
24/09/2009 - 10:54

Good morning. This is day 2 of the Audi Melges 32 World Championship. The 'AP' has been hoisted ashore due to the wind conditions in the racing area. Members of the race committee and the organizing authority have gone to the race area in a service boat to evaluate the conditions. We expect to get an updated report shortly.
23/09/2009 - 18:42

The results have been updated to reflect the decision of the Jury in race 2.
23/09/2009 - 14:57

The results for race 2 have been posted. The fleet is headed to the harbor.
23/09/2009 - 14:30

At the second windward mark of race 2, bow number 93 leads 69, 21, 99 and 08. The fleet is headed to the finish.
23/09/2009 - 14:10

The first 5 at the 1st leeward gate were bow numbers 93, 21, 69, 99 and 08. The wind is holding steady at 060 degrees at 12 to 14 knots.
23/09/2009 - 13:58

At the first windward mark of race 2, bow number 21 leads 93, 08, 69 and 16. The wind conditions are still the same. The is a substantial thunder storm developing over Olbia that may be of concern as the race progresses.
23/09/2009 - 13:36

There was a clean start for race 2 at 1335. The fleet was evenly distributed across the length of the starting line.
23/09/2009 - 13:25

The results for race 1 have been posted. The warning signal for race 2 will be at 1330. They will be sailing the same course as race 1.
23/09/2009 - 13:01

As the fleet rounds the second windward mark headed for the finish, bow number 66 continues to lead followed by 93, 08, 46 and 78.
23/09/2009 - 12:40

At the first leeward gate, bow number 66 now leads 46, 93, 08 and 69. The wind remains at 060 degrees at 12 to 13 knots.
23/09/2009 - 12:27

At the first windward mark of race 1, bow number 66 leads 46, 08, 69 and 02 in that order. Clicking on the results link will display boat names and sail numbers for the bow numbers listed.
23/09/2009 - 12:06

There was a clean start at 1205 with an even distribution the length of the starting line. Neither side of the course seems to be favored so far.
23/09/2009 - 11:53

The race committee has posted course 4 (windward/leeward twice around) bearing 060 at a distance of 1.8 miles.
23/09/2009 - 11:39

The race committee is now on station in the starting area. The wind is approximately 060 at 12 to 13 knots. The race committee is planning on the first warning signal at 1200.
23/09/2009 - 10:38

Good morning. This is day one of the Audi Melges 32 World Championship. The race committee is proceeding to the starting area expecting to sound the first warning signal at the scheduled time of 1200. The weather forecast today is for easterly winds at approximately 12 to 14 knots. Rain later in the day is also in the forecast. It is expected that there will be two races sailed today.
11/09/2009 - 17:00

The Melges 32 World Championship 2009 will run from 21st - 27th September. Racing will begin on 23rd September.
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