The Croatian national flag hoisted on top of Marjan hill/ peninsula is a landmark. Most people and even more sailors check that flag every morning to know how their racing day might be. But for this second day the National colors were rather low with a bright sunny sky but no wind in sight.

This made all morning until early afternoon a long wait and chat for finn maniacs adding drinks after drinks or for some many beers after coffees or the opposite.

In the meantime a small group of their wives and girls friends has gone to Krka national parc and waterfall for a touristical discovery of one of the nicest Croatian sites.

After a clean start at 15 hrs 55 for red group the fleet divided in two . Most sailors tacking on port to reach Ciovo Island while a small group opted for the left side . Francois Richard led this group for most of the way only to be catched right at mark and round third neck and neck with Marco Buglielli who had sailed on a more central route. Marco who appears to be in great shape led by 4 length of boat at mark with Pierre Mondeteguy second and Francois Richard very close behind. They held position until outer course top mark. After the run Hungary Attila Szilvassy and Tchek Mike Maier came around 4 to 6^th on the way back up to wind mark ý And everything ended there when race committee decided to cancel that heat .

French colors were also in shape with Marc Alain des Beauvais leading blue group at top mark on the inner course but for him also the hope for a good result vanished as race was called off.

So it will remain a day for not much or at least one of those one tries to make his boat speed best in lights conditions.

At least the early return, once again on tow took everyone back to shore much earlier with all the time needed to relax and prepare for the Finn World masters dinner party .

PICS AND WORDS BY FRANCOIS RICHARD