06.01.2004
Cheyenne Code Yellow for possible 14-18 January RTW start
Steve Fossett and Cheyenne's Crew had successful test sailing
6 January 2004 Plymouth, Devon, UK: Skipper Steve Fossett and Cheyenne's entire crew have spent 2 of the past 3 days in successful testing.
This morning Steve reported on weather prospects for an RTW start - perhaps as early as next week:
"It's a long way off for a wind forecast, but right now the weather pattern looks like what we want. Our meteorologists at Commanders Weather note that a fairly strong area of High Pressure forms west of our start line on the 14th. This would produce strong North-Northwest winds and also strengthen the Trade winds in the tropical latitudes. A start may be possible before the High Pressure moves too far east and chokes our route past Portugal with light winds."
(c) 2003 Nick Leggatt - used with permission. Free for news use.
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