Would you please make yourselves aware that racing on Sunday, August 16, 2009 has been postponed!

The evening weather forecasts from today, Saturday August 15, 2009 include a gale warning for Port Phillip.

The winds are forecast in the 35 to 45 knot range for Sunday morning, with seas at two to three metres.

As the cold front passes through, there is the chance of thunderstorms and with it, squalls to 55 knots near the change.

Bearing in mind that this Winter Series Race is designated as Category 4 - the Race Director has decided not to go ahead with any racing tomorrow - Sunday 16th August 2009.

At this stage, we are designating the race as "postponed" and will notify you soon, regarding the scheduling details. 

Accordingly, you're advised to keep a 'weather eye' on this site, as it will be posted here first. 

Please also note, that there is a re-sail day specified in the 2009 MWS Notice of Race.

PS: Monday... Looking at the weather observations for Sunday from Fawkner beacon confirms the forecasting accuracy.

Over the day, Average Wind Speed: 26.55 knots, Average Wind Gusts: 35.97 knots.

Maximum Wind Speed was 43 knots.

Maximum Wind Gust was 59 knots. 

By Order, The ORCV Sailing Committee.