Three races were completed for the Skiff classes in challenging conditions, while the Windsurfing class managed its first and only race in five to eight knots of wind.

Light winds demand finesse and staying calm in what is a very tactical game. 

The sailors must get the most out of their highly technical equipment, while finding the best wind around a very tricky race track.

Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine demonstrated tenacity finishing the day with a third place and moving themselves up to fifth overall. 

Olivia noted the challenging conditions.

“Everything happens a lot slower, so you have to be a lot more ahead of time,” she said.

“It was tricky to see what was going to happen because there was a lot of chop disturbing the water and the wind.”

Sydney’s Grae Morris made his Olympic debut in the Men’s Windsurfing with a 13th place finish.

The second race was abandoned as the wind evaporated, leaving competitors becalmed. 

The Race Committee eventually cancelled the day's racing, putting the fleet behind schedule.

“I’m keen to get in a pool and ice bath and enjoy the heat for what it’s worth,” Grae said.

“It was taxing, but my coach had an umbrella, so I was alright. The support team kept us cool with wet ice towels and a cold esky.”

In the Men’s Skiff, Jim Colley and Shaun Connor improved on yesterday’s results with 14th, two 10th places. 

Shaun emphasised the technical demands.

“In those conditions, it's still highly technical, making sure the boat is up to speed and harnessing the most amount of power you can get,” Shaun said.

The forecast for Tuesday promises better winds with 8 to 16 knots expected and sailors excited to pick up speed and stretch their legs.

The Skiff classes continue to stay on schedule, having completed six races, marking the halfway point of their series. 

The Windsurfing event is under pressure to catch up, with 16 races planned across five days of racing. Racing starts at 8pm AEST.

Lisa Darmanin