WingFoil Racing World Cup China takes a breather on day 2, after it got off to a thrilling start, with three action-packed long-distance races completed on the first day.
Racing on the second day had to be postponed due to unfavourable wind conditions.
Despite the delay, the event's festive atmosphere remains strong, highlighted by a vibrant opening ceremony on the beach.
Local dignitaries and officials joined the WingFoil Racing community to celebrate the sport and the beautiful venue. The ceremony showcased the rich culture and hospitality of Daishan, with traditional performances and speeches emphasizing the significance of the event. 
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The long-distance races on day 1 saw Kamil Manowiecki of Poland dominate the day, winning all three races. Maddalena Spanu, the Italian who has dominated the women's fleet this year, won two races. Local sailors, including Meijuan Xiao, are showing their strength in home waters, with Xiao making a strong return to wingfoiling after a six-month injury layoff.
In contrast, a day of no wind saw no races, but this is the many faces of China, as showed in the opening ceremony and has been shown on the water. The delay in racing allowed a meeting of East and West, with the local sailors teaching Chinese words and phrases to the foreigners.
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Felix Drent, a young sailor from The Netherlands, has strong memories of last year's event and noted the stark contrast between the two years. "Wow, last year rain and 20 knots, the downpour meant umbrellas were a must, this year we are hiding from the sun, rather than the rain, and need a parasol!"
When asked about his preparation and goals, Felix said, "Due to the conditions, leaving 15 minutes pre-start is enough because I want to keep fresh. One run of the starting line to get the bias and check the conditions is enough."
He also loves the rabbit starts, saying "The rabbit starts are so fun, I love it, being harder to start makes it so much more interesting."
Felix's motivation is clear "Having just missed the top 10 in the last event in Turkey, it would be sick to make the top 10 here!"
Many other sailors likely share his goal.
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The event organizers are closely monitoring the weather and will provide updates on the racing schedule as soon as possible. "We're excited about the progress so far and appreciate everyone's flexibility as we navigate the weather conditions," said David Zhai, the Daishan Event Organizer. "The weather forecast looks good for the next days. We're looking forward to getting back on the water as soon as possible and completing the racing schedule." 
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