Mother Nature continued to wreak havoc with the World International-14 sailing championships in the Great Sound yesterday.

For the fifth consecutive day sailing was called off because of strong winds, and with today being the final day for the regatta, officials and sailors alike remain hopeful that they will at least get in the minimum requirement of races (four) to constitute a series.

With tropical storm Olga having reached her closest point to the Island yesterday, race officials are anticipating winds to drop today, thus enabling the fleet to resume racing.

Race chairman Jordy Walker remained upbeat yesterday, saying that, weather-permitting, the regatta would commence at 9.30 a.m. today in a desperate attempt complete the series.

"Racing was called off yet again today due to the presence of remnants from tropical storm Olga, but we do anticipate better conditions tomorrow (today)," said Walker.

"The forecast for tomorrow calls for diminished winds and our intention is to complete as many races as possible.

"We hope to begin racing at 9.30 out in the Sound in a bid to get in the required minimum of two races to complete the series, or perhaps even three to afford some of the competitors who endured a rough start a chance to discard their lowest finish.

"We will be aiming for two races and anything else would be considered a bonus. However, we should be able to get in three races if all goes well."

American Zach Berkowitz leads the fleet after sailing to victory in the only two races that were completed last weekend, while defending champion Kristopher Bundy lies in fourth place.

Walker noted that the international contingent had expressed mixed feelings about the weather, but on the whole were generally enjoying their stay.

"Everyone is excited about the prediction of the diminished winds as Olga moves along," he added.

"Generally, there's been an attitude of buoyancy among the competitors, they have enjoyed their holiday despite the long intermission. They have been having a wonderful time.

"If you have to be stuck somewhere and you are not able to go out sailing, then there is no better place that they would have preferred to be other than Bermuda."