Officials were forced to abandon racing on Day 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship today when an intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail swept in from the west, reducing visibility to near zero on the Sydney Harbour course.
Racing in the championship will continue over the next three Sundays (December 8, 15 and 22) on the same course with the eight-race championship now being reduced to six races, with each team still permitted to drop its worst performance to determine a final score.
The photo shows the storm approaching from the west, was taken from the spectator ferry.
The Australian 18 Footers League’s regular spectator ferry will follow all remaining races in the championship, leaving Double Bay Public Wharf at 2pm each Sunday.
SailMedia will also livestream all the action.
Frank Quealey
Australian 18 Footers League Ltd.
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