Grands
Records - Geronimo On The Direct Route
After
rounding the Canaries, the trimaran has set a
direct course for the Bahamas.
Until
this morning, the Cap Gemini/Schneider Electric
crew had enjoyed very good sailing conditions.
At almost 30 knots, with fair wind, Geronimo rounded
the Canary Islands. The choice of course followed
after rounding the islands was taken in the early
hours of the morning. Whereas Steve Fossett was
forced to seek the trade winds far south, their
weakness has led Geronimo to find the shortest
route.
In
the early morning, the wind abated (10 knots)
and this lull should last 24 hours. The grey trimaran
sails at 13 knots in this calm weather. It aims
to get away from the Canaries as soon as possible
where the wind fluctuates greatly.
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