Updated: August 14, 2008, 5:53 AM ET
Racing postponed due to lack of wind
QINGDAO, China -- No racing was possible at the Olympic regatta on Thursday due to lack of wind, handing organizers a large backlog.
Racing had been scheduled to start at 1 p.m. (1 a.m. ET) in the 49er, 470, Laser, Laser Radial, windsurfing, Finn and Yngling classes. Four races were lost on Wednesday and 15 on Thursday. Competition officials said reserve days would be used to complete the opening series, which constitute 10 races in all the 11 classes except the 49er class where 15 races are planned. A medal race showdown then takes place between the top 10 in each class where double points are scored. The Finn and Yngling classes have sailed seven races and will come out again to try and complete the series on Friday, originally planned as a reserve day for both fleets. The medal race for both events will take place on Saturday, even if the opening series has not been completed by then. Better sailing conditions are forecast for Friday with winds set to pick up. Racing has been moved forward one hour earlier with a midday start.
