Start postponed

Orange II to set off on Transmed record tomorrow morning early

The strength of the wind in Marseilles is stronger than forecast and the maxi-catamaran Orange II, which is on stand-by in the Old Harbour for an attempt at the Mediterranean crossing record, will not be able to set sail until early tomorrow morning.

Contacted by phone this afternoon, her skipper Bruno Peyron explained the reasons for this delay The strong Mistral wind and the heavy swell mean that it would be dangerous to try to leave from the Old Harbour this evening. We have taken the decision to stay in port tonight and to set out tomorrow at around 6 a.m. to be able to cross the starting line some time between 7 and 8 o'clock".