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BMW Oracle Racing weathers storm in Valencia

'BMW Oracle Racing opens and secures tent'    BMW Oracle Racing ©

A wind storm hit Valencia today, causing BMW ORACLE Racing to batten down the hatches at its team boatyard to ensure none of its equipment was damaged ahead of the 33rd America's Cup Match next month.

The storm force winds are the result of a fast moving low pressure system to the north of Valencia.

Although the team was prepared for strong winds, the severity and frequency of the stronger gusts was a massive challenge to the shore team. All other work at the boatyard was put on hold and all hands called on deck to keep the tent structures standing.

As of late afternoon, with the wind having eased somewhat, none of the wing-sail, the trimaran, or any other sailing assets had been damaged.

Conditions at Valencia - 14 January 2010 -  BMW Oracle Racing ©  


The forecast is for some stronger wind squalls again overnight, so the team is now shoring up the damaged tents and preparing for another onslaught.

Thursday's wind has certainly been a major weather event. Gusts of wind in excess of 60 knots were recorded at Valencia airport near noon today. The wind has eased slightly over the afternoon but overnight strong gusts of wind are still possible. The forecast for Friday is much better.

Conditions at Valencia - 14 January 2010 -  BMW Oracle Racing ©   Click Here to view large photo


The team forecast was for winds approaching 40 knots for much of the day, with stronger gusts. I've just been out on the deck at the team base, and that doesn't seem to be an exaggeration.

Although the winds are primarily from the west, and thus offshore, there is a good chop today in the well protected Dársena.




by Peter Rusch BMW Oracle Racing

  

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