The authority described Chapel Gate as being of the highest international importance for wildlife and natural beauty, and said its monitoring of the route was set to continue despite the ruling.

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"Constantly we are monitoring weather forecasts to keep in line with the sun, plotting our route, examining wind, wave and current predictions, communicating with other vessels on the satellite phone, updating our blog and logging our positions, " he said.

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