Friday, September 16, 2011

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

It's a BEAUTIFUL fall day in Newport for race day 4 of the NYYC Invitational Cup presented by Rolex.  Blue skies and a crisp temperatures following the passage of last night's cold front.  Winds are from the northwest with the forecast showing 12-17 knots this morning, dropping slightly to 10-15 in the afternoon.  Typically a nor'wester will be an oscillating breeze, so the sailors will need to keep on their toes to keep in phase and not get pushed out to the laylines too early!

TWO races are scheduled today and the Race Committee has displayed flag "A" indicating that the race course will be set in RI Sound.  The anticipated race area will be slightly to the southeast of R "2" off Brenton Point.

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