The Cong Galway Sailing Race Organising Committee emergency meeting held today has cancelled Saturday's annual race due to forecasted strong winds.
"It is regrettable but in the interest and safety of the competitors, rib drivers, volunteers and all involved, the committee has no alternative but to cancel", a spokeswoman told Afloat.
Southerly winds are forecast to reach 40mph during the race times on Saturday.
The race has been rescheduled for Saturday 25th August.
It is 140 years since the inaugural sailing of the race and 50 years since it was revived in its current form. It is the oldest and longest inland sailing race in Europe. It brings together old and new in a unique celebration of history and sailing, which has endeared it to generations of sailors in the West of Ireland and beyond.