Canned

Italy still gripped by no wind for day one of Rolex IMS Offshore World Championship

The Rolex IMS Offshore Worlds, scheduled to start today in the waters of the Gulf of Naples, have had to be postponed due to a lack of wind.

The day had begun with a good northeasterly breeze that unfortunately died by mid-morning. With the variable wind dropping to only five knots, the Jury was initially forced to push back the start of the races that had been set for midday, then finally to cancel them completely.

The sixth Rolex IMS Offshore World Championships in Capri, sponsored by Rolex, has been organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in collaboration with the Capri Yacht Club.

The main event in tomorrow’s program, weather permitting, is the start of the distance race, which is to be concluded no later than Wednesday, May 19.

To brighten the spirits of the crews and owners, tonight there is the 'Sardinian Crew Party'. For this occasion, the docks of the Marina Grande play host to the fabulous food offerings of the Monte Acuto region of Sardinia.