Southerly gale at the Horn

Geronimo still being battered by the Arctic wind

Day 41
Position at 2317GMT: 58°41S 75°05W
24 hour run: 304,05nm
Av speed: 12.7 knots

In what is proving to be one of the most miserable crossings of the Pacific Ocean, Olivier de Kersauson and the crew of Geronimo continue to be battered by strong southerlies. Fortunately as they claw their way back from the depths of the Furious Fifties tomorrow is likely to prove their last day in the Southern Ocean. The latest position report shows them to be 317 miles from Cape Horn. Fortunately heading to the northeast while put them onto a broard reach although this could still be treacherous as the forecast is showing it blowing 35-40 knots at the time.

While they are still ahead of Orange's record the margin has been reduced to 300 miles. In comprision Cheyenne's end of day 41 position is some 820 miles ahead of them. Once the make it past the Horn the forecast shows the winds continuing to stay fresh and from the south or southwest for the next two days.