America's Cup teams to race Wednesday

By NICK STANLEY

Following the second postponed America's Cup match in three days, Team New Zealand and Prada have agreed to race tomorrow.

The next race day was to be Thursday, but the racing schedule has had to be revised so the first-to-five series can finish before the March 9 deadline.

"We have an agreement from all parties concerned, including all broadcasters, to race tomorrow," said Principal Race Officer Harold Bennett.

Mr Bennett sent the two teams back to base at 2:40 pm today when it became obvious there would not be enough wind to hold the fourth race in the series.

A haze that rolled over Auckland turned the Hauraki Gulf into a millpond with winds averaging around two knots.

Tomorrow's weather forecast sounds more promising for racing. The MetService predicts northeast winds of 10-15 knots with scattered rain developing.

Race 5 will go ahead on Thursday, with Friday scheduled as a lay-day.

Team New Zealand currently leads the America's Cup series 3-0.