Ahead of Fossett

Olivier de Kersauson and the crew of Geronimo storm south - but how long will it last?

Position at 20:21 10 February 37°01 N 16°33 W
Distance covered in last 24: 393 miles
Av speed: 16,36 knots

At the end of their second day at sea, Olivier de Kersauson and the crew of Geronimo are putting an excellent performance having covered just over 840 miles in 48 hours. They are well ahead of the relative position Steve Fossett and Cheyenne were at this time, but behind Jules Verne Trophy record holders, Bruno Peyron and Orange (yellow smiley face).

But how long will this last? They are now coming up to the latitude of Gibraltar and the forecast shows the big trimaran slowly being headed. She will then have to pass through a transistion zone before entering into the Trades - so a much slower day is expected today.

Rumours are at present rife in France that de Kersauson has turned back. Regis Rassouli, de Kersauson's representative on land told thedailysail that this was not the case but said that any possible about turn would take place depending upon how fast the big tri had made it through the transistion zone tonight. But Monsieur Rassouli was also the same person who told us Geronimo was not leaving last weekend... Knowing de Kersauson, Geronimo may already be tied up back in Brest.