Fossett Jules Verne Update–Looking At Weekend Weather: WE (Wetass Extraordinaire) Steve Fossett is eying an approaching weather system as a possible launch for his round-the-world, non-stop record attempt. His big cat, Cheyenne, is ready and waiting, along with the crew. Hope De Kersauson and Geronimo are looking at the same thing. Fossett’s take: “With the passage of a Cold Front, High Pressure will build this weekend. That will give us the Northwest winds we want to launch our Round the World record attempt. If the start proves to be Saturday instead of Sunday, we would leave the dock in Plymouth late on Friday afternoon to allow time for a leisurely overnight sail to the start line off of Ouessant Island, France.”

Follow Fossett’s Jules Verne adventure on his very informative web site, here.



“Hey, Steve, we’ll go a lot faster if we get that damn helicopter off the back beam.”

(Photo: Nick Legatt)