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Currently there are two powerful low pressure systems in Eastern Atlantic heading towards each other. One storm is coming down from Artic, another coming up from South-West direction. This night these two low systems will crush into each other creating a very powerful storm that will hit South-West territory of UK and France. The storm force 9-10 (45-50 knots) will stay for several days. Falmouth Coast Guard announced Storm Warning.
Based on this weather patterns skipper Fedor Konyukhov had to postpone the start of his round the world record attempt that was scheduled on this Sunday 24th of October from Falmouth (Cornwall).
Open 85 “Trading Network Alye Parusa” is moored in Port Pendennis Marina. The boat is in “ready to go” conditions.
Today local divers using soft sponges cleaned the bottom of the yacht out of fresh weed that build up during last 2 months being in the docks after refit. The boat was supplied with final set of food, fuel, gas, fresh water. All equipment and food is packed into fixed storage boxes inside of the boat. Fedor Konyukhov considers that the start will be done in rough swell after storm and all equipment must be secured properly.
New starting date is scheduled on 26th of October, weather permitting. The date will be confirmed on 23-24th of October.
According to long term weather forecast at the beginning of November England will be hit with another severe storm, so Fedor has short period of time to get out into Atlantic and run fast to S-W towards Canary Islands.
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25.10.2004
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