J/70, Star - Winter Series - Monaco MON - Day 1, the Swiss

An initial 8-12 kn West wind, shifting to a 6-8 kn East wind prevailed yesterday during the first races of the Winter Series in Monaco. For the J/70, it is the 5th and final Round of their Winter Championship. Leader after two races is Giacomo Loro-Piana ITA and his team one point ahead of Charlie Esse GBR. Nicolas Groux SUI on 7th is the best among the three Swiss teams in the 36 boats' fleet.
Only 8 Starboat teams are present and completed three races yesterday. Ulrich Vater/Karsten Morf GER are first in the interim's rankings with two race wins, 4 points ahead of Daniel and Beat Stegmeier SUI. Unfortunately, the event website does not inform on the updated Star rankings, but a daily report for both classes has been posted.
Whether racing will be possible today remains open as a 25-35 kn West wind has been announced. .