August 6, 2014
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Packed Fourth Day Schedule At Aquece Rio
The 324 sailors from 34 nations arose to Brazilian sunshine on the fourth day of Aquece Rio - International Sailing Regatta 2014 with another packed racing day on the cards.
The 324 sailors from 34 nations arose to Brazilian sunshine on the fourth day of Aquece Rio – International Sailing Regatta 2014 with another packed racing day on the cards.
Tuesday’s cold front has passed and clear skies are present across Rio de Janeiro. A morning north westerly breeze at 3-6 knots inside and 10 knots outside the bay was the state of play mid-morning.
Between 11-12 the breeze will change direction to the south east. Inside Guanabara Bay the breeze will vary between 5-15 knots whilst the Copacabana and Niterói courses will see 10-20 knots.
The waves that were present on 5 August will continue to roll through the outside courses with high surf expected. Temperate wise, it will increase and peak at 24 degrees by 15:00.
Having lost a full race day the start time and number of races has been increased with a packed day for all ten events. If the weather plays ball the racing is set for a 12:00 start line.
The leader boards have taken shape and be sure to catch up on Tuesday’s news here http://www.sailing.org/38324.php
| Event | EventCourse/Start Time | Number of Races |
| Men’s 470 | Niterói / 12:20 | 3 |
| Women’s 470 | Niterói / 12:10 | 3 |
| 49er | Ponte / 14:15 | 4 |
| 49erFX | Ponte / 12:00 | 4 |
| Finn | Niterói / 12:00 | 3 |
| Laser | Copacabana / 12:10 | 3 |
| Laser Radial | Copacabana / 12:00 | 3 |
| Nacra 17 | Escola Naval / 12:00 | 4 |
| Men’s RS:X | Pão de Açucar / 12:00 | 3 |
| Women’s RS:X | Pão de Açucar / 12:10 | 3 |
Media coverage and results from the Aquece Rio will be delivered by the Rio 2016 team and ISAF through www.aquecerio.com/en/competicoes.php and http://www.sailing.org/2014-test-event.php