The transatlantic record may slip past PlayStation on its final reach for the finish line.

ATLANTIC OCEAN — A transatlantic record is still theoretically possible for the 105-foot PlayStation as it makes its way across the North Atlantic. PlayStation has covered 978 miles at an average speed of 16.30 knots. Slowed down by weak winds on Tuesday and Wednesday, Steve Fossett's maxi catamaran is now 307 miles behind the log of Jet Services V, skippered by Serge Madec of France, who has held the record since 1990.
The team is studying ice reports and the likely locations of icebergs while maintaining a watch on deck. Other ice precautions include continuous radar monitoring and the use of an infrared camera which displays anything colder than the water, thus giving advance notice of ice in the area. Even a small growler has the potential to destroy the carbon-fiber craft, and as a testament to potential consequences PlayStation's route has carried the team 150 miles north of where the Titanic lies.
"We saw two icebergs last night; the last one right at dawn," skipper Steve Fosset said. " It was hard to judge its size, but it seemed like it was several hundred feet across and 70 feet high. It was visible on radar at 10 miles and visible by IR (infrared camera) for seven miles. We sailed about half a mile to weather of it and saw no growlers. We could have jibed south of the iceberg region, but the longer course would have given us no chance of breaking the transatlantic record. Such is the decision countless transatlantic racers have made over the years."
The forecast should improve for the team, as several days of light winds give way to stronger 20-knot breezes. However, the wind angle is less than optimal, and the remaining 1,700 miles will mean PlayStation will have to average nearly 23 knots to break the current record and arrive Sunday afternoon.