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  "path": "/news/solo-sailor-andrew-bedwell-starts-his-bid-to-cross-the-atlantic-ocean-in-a-100cm-boat-104831",
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  "textContent": "Andrew Bedwell carried out extensive sea trials ahead of the start of the Atlantic crossing. Credit: Andrew Bedwell\n\n**With the favourable prevailing westerly winds now blowing, Andrew Bedwell has started his Atlantic crossing aboard his 100cm boat, Big C V2**\n\nWith the favourable prevailing westerly winds now blowing, Andrew Bedwell has started his Atlantic crossing aboard his 100cm boat, Big C V2",
  "title": "This sailor’s Atlantic crossing attempt in bonkers 100cm micro-boat has started. Will he make it?"
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