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PRESS RELEASE: BRITANNIA III TO FINISH IN BARBADOS
Following careful consideration the skipper and support crew for the Britannia III record attempt have decided to reroute the finish to Bridgetown, Barbados.
This decision was taken based on the current and future weather forecast for the route to Antigua. Throughout the record attempt Britannia III was expected to reach distances of 90-100nm each day. Thus far this has not been possible and while the weather has been favourable, it has not been as beneficial as hypothesised.
By diverting to Barbados, Britannia III will continue south to 16 30N where they should then benefit from the North Equatorial current as well as stronger trade winds that will then assist boat speed into Barbados.
Following the end of day 11 the crew need to row 1960nm to cross the finish line at Barbados. They have 22 days and 7 hours in which to reach the line and so must make good an average of 87nm per day.
May the record attempt continue.