April 16, 2019
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Day #2 Morning Report - Hempel World Cup Series Genoa
The second day of racing at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa will see all eight Olympic events hit the water after the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 got racing underway on Monday 15 April.
The second day of racing at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa will see all eight Olympic events hit the water after the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 got racing underway on Monday 15 April.
With split fleets in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17, they commenced racing a day early to ensure a qualifying series is completed before advancing into gold and silver fleets on Wednesday. Tuesday’s action will see the Men’s and Women’s 470, Laser, Laser Radial and Finn join the action.
Racing is scheduled to commence at 11:00 local time. As of 1015, Genoa was covered in cloud with minimal breeze across the five racing areas. The wind is expected to shift around all day with a 5 knot south westerly expected to come in later on in the afternoon.
The schedule of the day is below:
| Fleet | Course Area | Start Time | # of Races |
| Men’s One Person Dinghy – Laser | Bravo | Y 11:30 B 11:40 |
2 |
| Women’s One Person Dinghy – Laser Radial | Bravo | Y 14:00 B 14:10 |
3 |
| Men’s One Person Dinghy Heavy – Finn | Echo | 13:30 | 2 |
| Men’s Skiff – 49er | Charlie Delta |
B 13:30 Y 13:30 |
4 |
| Women’s Skiff – 49erFX | Charlie Delta |
B 11:30 Y 11:30 |
4 |
| Men’s Two Person Dinghy – 470 Men | Alpha | 14:00 | 2 |
| Women’s Two Person Dinghy – 470 Women | Alpha | 14:10 | 2 |
| Mixed Two Person Multihull – Nacra 17 | Alpha Echo |
B 11:00 Y 11:00 |
4 |
EVENT WEBSITE
https://www.wcsgenova.com/
ENTRIES / RESULTS / SCHEDULE
Click here to view the entry list in full.
Results are available here – http://sailing.org/worldcup/results/index.php
To view the full schedule click here.
WATCH
Daily highlights and live streamed Medal Races on Saturday and Sunday will be available across the World Sailing Network. Click here to subscribe.
Saturday Medal Races – Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX
URL – https://youtu.be/kyGGiRqiUdw
Sunday Medal Races – 470, Finn, Laser, Laser Radial
URL – https://youtu.be/0N7vriMpM-U
SAP SAILING ANALYTICS
Live tracking, sailor analytics, live weather data and racing status is available on the SAP Sailing Analytics here – http://sapsailing.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow the event on World Sailing’s social networks and get involved in the conversation using #hwcsgenoa
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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/worldsailingofficial/
Twitter – @worldsailing
PRESS RELEASES
All World Sailing international press releases throughout the duration of the Hempel World Cup Series, including the latest news and reports, are available to read here – http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/news/index.php
HEMPEL WORLD CUP SERIES
The World Cup Series is a world-class, annual series of Olympic sailing for elite and professional sailors. Over 2,000 of the World’s leading sailors, representing over 75 nations have competed in the World Cup Series which offers a definitive guide to the best-of-the-best in the Olympic sailing world.