Transatlantic Record Bid Update–Fading Breeze, Fading Chances: At the moment, it looks as if PlayStation’s outright east/west transatlantic record will survive Francis Joyon’s solo assault in his 90-foot trimaran. This morning Joyon was 1,328 miles from the finish in San Salvador, meaning he has to average almost 18.5 knots straight down the track to beat the fully-crewed PlayStation’s time. Possible, but not likely. Joyon is making a superhuman effort on almost no sleep, but he’s fighting light winds, damage to his big Code 0 headsail, and a nasty seaway. The winds will fill eventually from the northeast, and when they come in they will come in strong. Tick. Tick. Tick. Stay tuned…



What Joyon Sees In His Dreams…

(Photo: F. Van Malleghem/Mer & Média)