The 15 knot threshold for launch should be met by late morning. Clouds will be variable and afternoon temperatures will be in the region of 8 degrees. This forecast supports the theory that crowds in excess of 40,000 will be drawn to Long Marsh to witness the occasion. Although showers will increase in frequency overnight and through tomorrow morning, there will be much less water flowing down the Dart than on Tuesday, when the current was in excess of 4 knots. An improved communications system will relay information to both sides of the River, and spectators are being encouraged to bring personal radios.
Interest continues to e at phenomenal levels.
The yard overlooking the gleaming carbon fibre boat is lined with visitors from breakfast time until sunset. They come from as far afield as Scandinavia, North America and Australia. I've really been struck by the amount of enthusiasm the boat has generated. Everything is falling into place.