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49er and FX Medal Races postponed until Tuesday

by Editor 1 Aug 2021 22:54 PDT 25 July - 4 August 2021
Waiting in the boat park ahead of the 49er Medal Races at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition © Sailing Energy / World Sailing

Due to a lack of wind in Enoshima on Monday, the 49er and 49erFX medal races have been postponed until Tuesday. They will be added to the program that includes the Nacra 17 and Finn Medal races. It's going to be a big day!

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