Racing was abandoned on day four of the 2020 ILCA Laser Standard Men’s World Championship due to scattered lightning and squalls of up to 38 knots. Racing was initially postponed due to lack of wind, but failed to increase enough before the strong winds set in.

Today was scheduled to be the first day of finals with competitors split into Gold, Silver and Bronze Fleets. Six races will now be condensed across the two remaining days which are both predicted to be 15 to 20 knots from the South East.

“This weekend’s wind will mean it is a really physical end to the regatta,” said Australian Sailing Team Laser Head Coach Michael Blackburn. “The guys’ performance and endurance in those last two days is going to count for everything. There will be more nuances in their decisions and their ability to make snap decisions in a dense fleet, it’s going to make all the difference.”

For more information on the 2020 ILCA Laser Standard Men's World Championship and full results visit: 2020 ILCA Laser Standard Men's World Championship

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