But four days into the race and despite good weather conditions, disaster stuck Gavignet's 32-meter yacht earlier this month.

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While the crash site is remote, weather conditions were good for the operation.

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Meteorologists report that weather conditions should be good.

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Conditions in the Cairngorms were described as good winter weather but with a considerable risk of avalanche.

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Due to the scarcity of cabs caused by weather conditions and a local cab strike, the good people from The Mansion Hotel rescued me from a 60 minute cab wait.

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Weather conditions were said to be mild, with light south to south-easterly winds and good visibility with generally clear skies.

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