The Australian Laser Dealers Qualifier Races 1 and 2 are set to be sailed on Day 2 of the Laser World Championship after Race Officials were forced to abandon all racing yesterday due to severe weather.

Most of the fleet was off the ramp at 12.30pm, but there were a few stragglers rushing to make the start which at this stage is set for 1.00pm.

Winds of 10-15 knots from south/south-east with up to 3-3½ metre waves on a 2 to 3 south/south-easterly swell are the conditions forecast for today. At least the swell is running with the breeze to make life a little easier for the 160 boat international fleet.

As the boats headed out of The Haven, the breeze was still relatively light in the 8-10 knot range, but it is expected to pick up during the day.

Once Races 1 and 2 of this ISAF Grade 1 event are put to bed, officials will make a decision as to whether they will run an extra race this afternoon to catch up the schedule.

The sun is expected to peep out for a short time today, but competitors left the ramps in drizzling rain under gray skies and will face showers for most the day. The temperature today is expected to reach 22 degrees, but the morning is a coldish one for Australian summertime..