Day three of the Pingtan Kiteboarding World Cup came up short on wind as the forecast had predicted resulting in a lay day for the competition. Riders arrived to the beach for the 10:30 am meeting greeted by overcast skies and glassy conditions that showed little promise for the wind to increase to contestable levels. Still hopeful for a surprise thermal wind, competitors were kept on hold until 2 pm when they were officially released for the day.