Fossett Challenges - Finish Expected Monday 1200 - 1800 GMT

Sunday 4 April 2004 - 2010 GMT - Plymouth UK (arrival update): Having travelled only 25 miles in the past 3 hours, Cheyenne Skipper Steve Fossett has confirmed that they are still hobbled by the localized micro-depression - with relief not expected before 0300 GMT - and crossing the finish line at Isle d'Ouessant in France is now expected for between 1200 and 1800 GMT Monday.

At 1854 GMT Steve Fossett reported:
"We now have enough information to estimate a finish time. It should be between 12z and 18z Monday. We are moving on course at 9 knots. Improvement in windspeed is not expected until 03z."
Plans are still to press onwards to Plymouth Yacht Haven marina, Plymouth, UK after crossing the line.

Stay tuned for additional updates as soon as we have more information.

For further details and regular position updates, please see: www.fossettchallenge.com