Further prep work being undertaken – Roger, Harry and Zup and Tim have stripped winches. Tim slightly distracted when pressure cooker seal exploded. Pasta shells now available on coach roof ceiling for snacks when hungry. Awaiting divers to scrub hull and then off to Cowes for race briefing. Biggest concern for fleet at the moment is the following weather warning from the Met Office….’This is an update to the early warning first issued on Friday 10th August. The Met Office is forecasting a period of very wet and windy weather to affect the UK this coming week, in association with one or possibly two deep depressions moving in from the Atlantic. Heavy rain is expected to set in across southwestern parts on Monday evening, and then move northeast, with strong winds in places thereafter, though beyond Monday night there is considerable uncertainty regarding the detailed evolution. The probability that some parts of the UK will be adversely affected is quite high, though pinpointing which these will be is not possible at present. Rainfall totals of around 25mm are likely to occur quite widely, with 75mm or more possible in the worst affected areas. Winds may reach severe gale force in places, and gust to 60-70 mph. Exposed locations in the west and south of the UK are most vulnerable to the strong winds. The predicted winds could lead to minor damage and, combined with heavy rain, could cause disruption to outdoor activities. This warning will be updated by midday on Sunday 12th August’. Fantastic!?
