'High winds cancel racing on the second day of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil' Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

High winds cancel racing on the second day of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Carl Johannisson, representing Sweden in the 420 Boys class, prepares his boat for racing at Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

The postponement flag flies on day 2 of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil. Racing was cancelled for the day due to heavy winds - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Shoreside preparation at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Jason Watherhouse and Lisa Darmanin representing Australia place the Overall Leader's sticker on the sail of their Hobie 16 at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Oliver-Tom Schliemann, representing Germany in the Boys RS:X Windsurfer class, prepares his rig at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Bethina Hofmann, representing Brazil in the Girls Laser Radial class, on welcomes the competitors to Buzios on behalf of her team and the host nation at the official Opening Ceremony and parade for the start of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 in Buzios, Brazil - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Crowds and competitors from sixty nations fill the streets of Buzios, Brazil, at the official Opening Ceremony and parade to mark the start of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Competitors and crowds fill the streets of Buzios, Brazil, at the official Opening Ceremony and parade for the start of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009 - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

by Dave Kneale

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