Update 5:15 PM: In flight five, match 1 between Sinton and Mirsky was not sailed, match 1 in flight six was also not sailed because boat breakage put one boat completely out of commission for the day with a broken spar. The completed matches in flight five were: Monnin over Evans, Corbett over Allam and Williams over Iehl.

Group six matches: Corbett over Evans, Iehl over Mirsky and Williams over Swinton.

Update 5:00 PM: Many breakages today, we're down to just 7 functional boats. Flight six of Group 1 has completed, awaiting results. We still do not have results from flight five as protests and point deductions are still being considered by the race officials.

Update 3:15 PM: Flight 4 has concluded, Rahm over Enright, Gilmour over Walker, Richard over Robertson and Wilson over Berntsson. Sailing for flights 5-6 of Group 1 about to start.

Update: Wednesday afternoon 2:30 PM Bermuda time:

Group 3 flight 4 is getting underway now, after they complete 4 flights, Group 1 will sail 3 flights to complete their Round Robins. Winds are very strong and forecast to be as much tomorrow.

A VERY windy day on Hamilton Harbour this morning. Our old friend Jordy Walker is the owner of most of the IOD's used in the racing, it's going to be a rather painful day for him today as the damages to boats from the high winds and high action racing are doubtless going to be fairly extensive today.

Check the results page for updates throughout the day.

The forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service:

As high pressure slips away from our area today, and winds will increase through today and tonight as a cold front moves off the US east coast, bringing showers and gale force gusts. This front passes on Thursday morning, with much cooler temperatures Friday and Saturday.

Marine Synopsis:

High pressure slips away east of Bermuda and a cold front pushes off the US East Coast through today, increasing winds strong with gusts to gale force in squally showers, and bringing the chance of an isolated thunderstorm. This front passes Thursday morning, but rough seas will remain through Friday.

This morning: SSW 18-22 kts
This afternoon: SW 20-25 gusts 35 kts
This evening: SW 20-30 kts
Tonight: WSW 25-30 gusts 40 kts