Newport In Port Race Day - RACING POSTPONED TO SUNDAY

The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 20 May 2023. In-Port race cancelled in Newport due to bad weather.
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It is In Port Race Day in Newport, but the weather isn't great and is forecast to deteriorate with building winds and increasing rain. Stay here for the latest updates.

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1050 local time / 1450 UTC: 

Due to deteriorating weather, Saturday's In Port Race in Newport has been postponed and will take place on Sunday, ahead of the start of Leg 5.

Safety is a top priority for The Ocean Race. With a forecast for increasing winds, deteriorating visibility and rain squalls with very strong gusts, it has been decided to postpone the In Port Race until Sunday.

The weather forecast is for good racing conditions on Sunday and the In Port Race will be incorporated into the race course for the Leg 5 start.

1000 local time / 1400 UTC: The rain has started and the wind is starting to build.