Day 1 | Qualifying Rounds Begin: Tides Rising, Winds Shifting

Qingdao, May 12, 2025 — The first day of the ILCA World Championship qualifying series brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month—a period known for the strongest tidal currents of the month. Low tide occurred at 10:35, and the current remained flooding throughout the racing window, peaking at high tide at 16:20.

The weather forecast predicted wind speeds between 6.3 and...

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