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Friends of the Earth Class 40 yacht leaves Cape Town

7 July 2006

After years of preparation Friends of the Earth Class 40 yacht left Cape Town today (7 July) on its maiden voyage. The departure marks the start of a journey to highlight the need for national and international action on climate change.

Skipper Jonathan Crinion and team mate Brain McCallumwill travel to St Helena where Jonathan will begin a solo voyage to Falmouth, UK. The yacht will be taking part in the one of the world's most challenging solo races - the transatlantic La Route du Rhum - in October. The 2006 Route du Rhum will be the first international race for the Class 40.

Jonathan Crinion is supporting The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth's climate campaign, which is calling for the Government to introduce a climate law that will commit it to cutting the UK's carbon dioxide emissions by three per cent year on year. The Big Ask is supported by over half of MPs and thousands of people across the UK.

To read Jonathans blog and find out more about The Big Ask campaign go to www.jonathancrinion.com

See more images of the yacht.

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