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Principal Race Officer, Geoff Eldridge commented “Unfortunately we could not get any races in today. When we saw the wind direction coming from the south channel in the low 20’s and then increase rapidly to 28 knots in a short space of time, we decided for safety reasons to pull the pin.

“With 100 boats on the water in those conditions we didn’t want to risk damaging boat equipment or less experienced youth sailors injuring themselves.

“Lighter wind conditions are expected over the coming days”.

The Opening Ceremony and welcome BBQ was put on by the last night. Yachting Australia’s Sports Services Manager, Glen Stanaway commented “It is great to see the number of competitors is significantly increased from last year and we welcome all competitors, their families and coaches to this marquee event on the Yachting Australia calendar.

“We would also like to acknowledge the huge support given by our event sponsors; the Australian Sports Commission, OAMPS Insurance Brokers, Frankston City Council, Quarterdeck Marine, Kelly Marine and South East Sails. Without their financial commitment to this event, it just would not be possible”.

Racing will start today off the shores of Frankston and continue until Thursday 10th January. Leader bibs will be awarded at the end of the days racing to the top performers in each class. Prizes will also be awarded at the end of the day to the ‘Best and Fairest”.

For the first time Yachting Australia will also include the opportunity for competitor’s results to contribute to the ‘State Cup’. A new perpetual trophy will be awarded to the best performing Australian state.  The ‘State Cup’ is seen as an exciting new initiative to further build the competitive experience and inter-state rivalries among the competitors who travel from across Australia to compete at the event.

For further information and up-to-date results, go to - www.yachting.org.au/youthchamps