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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club cancels Day 1 racing of the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Finals 2026 due to severe weather conditions in Newcastle Harbour. A Bureau of Meteorology Storm Force Wind Warning for the Hunter Coast halts all on-water activity on Friday. Winds are expected to reach 30-45 knots, with gusts up to 50 knots offshore. Safety remains the top priority for competitors and officials. Angus Cameron from Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club emphasizes the importance of safety, while Cercle Nautique Calédonien's Pierrick Oghino expresses eagerness to compete despite the delay. Local competitor Arthur 'Art' Bell states the postponement builds anticipation for the weekend. Attention shifts to Saturday and Sunday, with hopes that conditions will improve enough to resume racing. The Elliott 6 format promises thrilling action as crews prepare to showcase their skills on Newcastle Harbour. Spectators can catch the excitement from the Honeysuckle foreshore.
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