As the Flying Fifteen World Championships in Australia pass the halfway point, Ireland's John Lavery and Alan Green will be hoping that a full series can be sailed following a black flag penalty in race seven that has knocked them out of the top ten overall.
The National Yacht Club pairing, who were ninth overall, and as high as seventh after a very solid start, dropped five places to 14th after the setback.
If more than nine races are sailed, however, two discards come into play, allowing the possibility of an Irish recovery.
There was just one race on Monday on yet another hot late summer day in Fremantle as the regatta passed the halfway point. The fleet was held ashore for a few hours until a soft sea breeze perked up about midday.
Race 7 began in 7 - 11 knots from the SW.
Course six was set, which consisted of two windward/leeward legs followed by a beat to the finish. The race was started under black flag after one general recall.
Britain's Graham Vials and Chris Turner maintain a comfortable lead in the championship. Australia's Nick Jerwood and Brad Sheridan are second, with Britain's Ian Pinnell and Ian Cadwallader third.
Full results here
Wednesday is a layday with two races scheduled for Thursday
