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Jean-Louis Etienne will be leaving France this evening to make his way to the Generali Arctic Observer expedition base camp in Spitsbergen (Arctic Polar Circle). The explorer gave a final press conference this morning from the flight control centre at Generali’s headquarters in Saint-Denis. He stressed that the stand-by period for the expedition will begin on 8th April, which means that from that date the balloon could take off as soon as the expedition’s router believes there is a favourable weather opportunity.

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Following 8 gruelling weeks at sea, 1 oarsman has made land and successfully completed the Atlantic Rowing Race 09, but there are still 58 competitors at sea giving their all to make land as soon as possible.

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