13.02.2004
CODE ORANGE FOR ORANGE II !
Bruno Peyron, after having consulted his router, Australian meteorologist Roger Badham, just turned the "orange" light on. Which means that a weather window is slightly open, and that Orange II's departure might be possible if the conditions hold up during the coming 24 hours.
Bruno Peyron : "We've been observing, since yesterday, the development of a weather system which, despite the magnificent high pressure cell over our heads, might open a window for a departure on Monday. In fact, if this high just moves slightly, it might generate a favourable wind angle for us. It's our duty to be ready to seize that opportunity, which would then curiously match the day that was supposed to mark the beginning of our stand-by period. All the teams are working hard in Lorient, in order to finish the preparation of the boat and the loading of the supplies before tomorrow afternoon. Until then, all the routing softwares are compiling data, which will allow us to have a clearer vision concerning the possible time for our Atlantic descent. We probably will take our decision late tomorrow morning, after our next meetings with "Clouds" (Roger Badham). If the window is a valid one, we'll be leaving the dock on Sunday".
Internet : the dedicated website is already open at the following address : www.orange.fr and will allow you to follow the catamaran's progress in this Jules Verne Trophy attempt.
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