8:31 AM Sat 8 Jan 2011 GMT
Musto Skiffs Pre-Worlds racing in Melbourne was initially postponed to 14:00 hours as Black Rock Yacht Club?s Mark Taylor, the event PRO, was regularly in touch with the local met. Office. Following a concern over a deep front crossing Port Phillip Bay at some time today, a long postponement was put in place. This allowed competitors to plan their day accordingly. As the temperature soared to 40 degrees, the expected significant wind change in both direction and strength came through as forecast. AP over A was flown at 14:50hrs. No sailing today. Racing for tomorrow is planned for a warning
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by Paul Manning
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