| The organisers of the Régates Royales - Trophée Panerai have had a difficult week in Cannes, with the weather and wind conditions moving from one extreme to the other.
On Friday, mistral conditions with winds gusting over 35 knots kept the fleet ashore. Today, on Saturday, the boats left the harbour, but struggled to complete racing in very light conditions. Sporadic rain showers over the course of the afternoon added to the misery. The classic and spirit of tradition divisions were able to sneak in one race, but the 12 Metre class didn’t manage a start on the day, despite being on the water early to maximise their chances. ...more |
