The sailing competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games gets underway on Sunday with three classes in action on the waters off Weymouth. The Finn class kicks competition off with a race on the Nothe spectator course before moving offshore for a second race, with the Women’s Match Racing taking over in front of the crowd. The Star class will contest two races on the Weymouth Bay West course.

Aussies in action:

Finn – Brendan Casey – Race 1, 12pm – Nothe Course

Finn – Brendan Casey – Race 2, 1.30pm – Weymouth Bay West

Women’s Match Racing – Olivia Price, Nina Curtis, Lucinda Whitty – Race 1 v Finland, 2.30pm – Nothe Course

Women’s Match Racing – Olivia Price, Nina Curtis, Lucinda Whitty – Race 2 v France, 4.30pm – Nothe Course

Weather forecast:

For Sunday: A shower or two but long fine breaks.

SW winds 13/18 knots.

Max 18C

Follow the action:

Australian Sailing Team Twitter – www.twitter.com/AusSailingTeam

Australian Sailing Team Facebook – www.facebook.com/AustralianSailingTeam

ISAF Live Blog: http://live.2012.sailing.org/Event/ISAF_Olympic_Sailing_Blog

London 2012 official website: www.london2012.com