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The weather forecast indicates light wind conditions for the America’s Cup races in Barcelona on 29th August. You can expect winds ranging from 5 to 8 knots, primarily from a southerly direction. The sea state is anticipated to be relatively calm, with small waves.

Orient Express Racing of France racing INEOS Britannia. August 25, 2024. Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, Race Day 3. ORIENT EXPRESS RACING TEAM, INEOS BRITANNIA Picture Credit: AC37 media
Orient Express Racing of France racing INEOS Britannia. August 25, 2024. Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, Race Day 3. ORIENT EXPRESS RACING TEAM, INEOS BRITANNIA Picture Credit: AC37 media

Temperatures should be mild, around 25-27°C, with mostly sunny skies, making for a pleasant day on the water. These lighter wind conditions may make for a more tactical day of racing as teams try to maximise their boat speeds in the moderate breeze (PredictWind, Sailweb).

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