01.02.2004
Weather Analysis Shows No RTW Start Through Feb 7th
1 Feb 2004 Plymouth, Devon, Uk: In an e-mail to his crew this afternoon, Steve Fossett extended the 'Code Red' status - no go - for his RTW sailing attempt start until next weekend at least.
"The potential start on 6 February is not going to work. The earliest possible start from Ouessant (NW corner of France) is when the winds veer from SW to W or NW. When that occurs it will be too late to round the corner at Finisterre (NW Corner of Spain). before the High pressure moves in to stop us cold.
The next potential pattern to start is on 8 or 9 February. Right now this forecast time is not quite right, but a small improvement in wind pattern would be sufficient. On a positive note, the long range forecasts are now showing High pressure in the mid-Atlantic where Lows dominated during the last half of January. Highs are a prerequisite to finding a Start on the Round the World from the English Channel."
Steve
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