Fossett Challenges - Cheyenne Continues Chasing Miles

Avg 23.4 kts since this morning on port gybe
Saturday 28 Feb 2004 - 1410 GMT - 360 nm NW of the Kerguelen Archipelago (Fr): (This afternoon's report is a based on data from a bit earlier today as Cheyenne is resetting the Inmarsat-C to the Indian Ocean Region and the 1710 report is delayed.)

Steve Fossett and crew continued E/NE on a port gybe throughout the day Saturday, averaging over 23 kts as they go North of the Kerguelen Archipelago. Later this evening they are expected to switch to a long starboard gybe to take them back to about 50 degrees S by early Monday.

The consistent westerlies of the past week are expected to continue - and strengthen as they move South and away from the area of High pressure above them. Next target: The longitude of Cape Leuuwin (115E) on Australia's SW corner - which they hope to cross by early Thursday, March 4th.

Position Report
Date: 28/02/2004
Time: 14h10 GMT
Latitude: 46 21.570 S
Longitude: 62 23.250 E
Avg Speed: 18.52 kts
Dist. to Finish: 13 774.56 nm
Required Avg Speed: 13.36 kts

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