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The rain came down in buckets today, much more than was earlier projected, and with it, fans and members of the sailing team and media sought shelter, until the scheduled dock out show commenced. The teams marched out, did a quick intro and marched back to the shelter of the team rooms on Pier 27-29
The die hards and kids did not let the unusual summer outbreak of liquid sunshin dampen their spirits, and the Kiwis, quite used to a summer shower or two were hardly phased. Kids, being kids, relish in the conditions. Standing in a puddle with large power cords running to and fro made this reporter seek the sanctuary of the elevated TV platform!
By 1:00 PM the rain ceased and great numbers of fans descended towards the end of Pier 27-29, ready to witness history.
On the course, the teams waited. Seeking a signal that this show was going to happen.
The wind, still holding on to a southerly fetch slowly inched towards a westerly direction that would allow the RC to set a square course. The day before, Iain and company had even sent out a modified course for the teams to approve. The did not like it and opted not to utilize it. That mean the course was still dependent on a 230 average to get the go sign.
Larry BS's with Jobson during today's delay
The sky began to clear and we even went into a sequence, headed for a 2:40 PM start.
Every thing was looking rosy, and then the wind backed to 210. As Ian Murray noted in a post race discussion, " We really need to give these guys a proper course in proper conditions"
OR give the fans at end of pier a tad bit of a show with a flying flyby...but that would be it for the day
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The timer on Regardless pretty much sums it up....tune in Sunday as the AC continues...
Just a note, according to Tim Jefferey, ACEA Communications Guy, "The show goes on until one team gets 9 wins" The permit expires Tuesday...and the BBS's City Front permit
begins Thursday...Technically there could be a 4 day lay day if this isn't settled by Wednesday...yikes!
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