The Vltava’s temperature at the venue was 6.1°C on 19 December and 6.0°C today, 20 December. Measurements were taken with a calibrated thermometer between 10:30 and 12:30. According to the river authority’s forecast, the flow on race day will be approximately 40 m3/s: a very gentle current, practically still water. To answer questions about whether the Memorial will go ahead if the Czech Republic returns to pandemic alert level five: yes. Compliance with the conditions set by the Ministry of Health’s exemption ensures that the event can be held safely, and the exemption remains valid at level five.
· Tomáš Prokop