Strong winds on the waters off Valencia have forced the Race Committee to postpone racing for the day.

The Northeasterly wind has been between 20 and 25 knots all day, and the Race Committee considered the sea state off Port America’s Cup (with waves up to two metres) such that it could cause damage to the racing yachts.

Racing is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, when Emirates Team New Zealand will try to finish off its Semi Final series against Desafío Español 2007.

The score is currently 4-2 in favour of the Kiwis, who need one more win to advance. Desafío Español must win the next three races if the Spanish are to upset the top challenger and advance to the Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

The forecast for Wednesday is for more moderate Northeasterly winds, although sea state could remain an issue.

Luna Rossa Challenge is waiting to meet the winner. The Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup will begin on 1 June.