Youth America’s Cup: Day 4 – Second Day of Racing for Group B Youth Teams
by America’s Cup/Sail-World 21 Sep 01:59 PDT
Sail Team BCN Youth Spain at UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, Race Day 3 – Group B – September 20, 2024 – Barcelona © David Maynard / www.alleycatphotographer.com
The second fleet of six teams not associated with an America’s Cup team is set for their second day of racing in the elimination series for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup.
Yesterday, only one race was held due to light winds, which was shortened to just three legs.
Weather Forecast:
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Preliminary Forecast for Youth AC – Race Day 4:
Youth Qualification Group B
Saturday, September 21
The morning may experience some showers accompanied by a North-East wind gradient. In the afternoon, the wind direction will shift, coming from the East/South-East at speeds of 9 to 12 knots during the races. Skies will be mostly cloudy and dry in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching up to 23°C.
The sea state will be just under 1 meter from the East with a 4-second interval.
Sunday, September 22
Instability will persist, with rain and showers likely during the day. Afternoon wind conditions remain uncertain at this point due to the instability and rain. Stay tuned for our next update with the latest model forecasts.
