Racing cancelled due to lack of wind at Auckland Match Racing Cup

Racing in the Auckland Match Racing Cup was cancelled on Saturday due to lack of wind on the Waitemata Harbour.

The teams were due to complete the semi-finals and best-of-three matches for the minor places from 5-10.

The teams never made it onto the water, however, as a glassy calm settled over the race area. After re-assembling twice during the morning and early afternoon to reassess the situation, regatta organizers pulled the plug and sent the teams home.

On Sunday, the top four teams led by Dean Barker (NZL), Ian Williams (GBR), Mathieu Richard (FRA) and Adam Minoprio (NZL) respectively will race in the semi finals, finals and petite finals.

Race officer Ross Markwick said the forecast for Sunday is a good breeze from the north-east direction with 15-20 knots. He said racing should be underway by 10am.

"With the current forecast, sailing will start and finish immediately outside the Squadron, which means it's a great opportunity for people to come down to Westhaven and see the sailing up close."

The remaining places have been settled according to the finishing order after the double round robin as follows:

5. Eugeny Neugodnikov (RUS)
6. James Spithill (AUS)
7. Simon Minoprio (NZL)
8. Brian Angel (USA)
9. Simon Dickey (NZL)
10. Takumi Nakamura (JPN)