Light and fickle breezes forced organisers to abandon the opening day of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda yesterday.

After more than a two-hour delay, the race committee tried to stage a race on a short course in Hamilton Harbour to entertain the throngs of spectators on the water and dotting the shoreline.

However, it wasn’t to be as what little breeze there was died out, and the decision was made to abandon racing until tomorrow.

The forecast winds of up to 20 knots today have proved accurate, which promises exciting racing among the three races scheduled.

Emirates Team New Zealand are the overall World Series leaders, followed by Land Rover BAR and Oracle Team USA.

The races will be shortened in distance to accommodate the extra race. The action is due to start at 2.10pm, and all races will be for double points.

Nathan Outteridge, the helmsman for Artemis Racing, said: “It was a frustrating day sitting around waiting for some wind. We’re looking forward to tomorrow. The weather is meant to be a lot better and hopefully we can get some racing in.

“I think heavier winds will suit Jimmy [Spithill] and the [Oracle] boys. They’re pretty aggressive with their foiling.”