Wow. Had no idea he was making an attempt, especially so soon after the Statement. Do you know how long he has been planning this?

Cool challenge - boat looks like the right tool for the job.

Perhaps that was the only way for them to leave NY Harbor while they are having High - level meetings of the General Assembly of the United Nations ?

I am sure there was restricted air space while Obama was the "Eye candy" (his words not mine ) on ABC's show "The View" :angry-smiley-038:

Chris and Tyson, no matter if they get their quicker or not, I have no doubt you probably still beat them in fuel economy ! ;)

Are there any maps of the course he is taking?

Chris and Tyson, I applaud you guys wishing Fabio well. It shows alot of "class" on your part! Maybe you'll have to "re-claim" the record??

well just like in cars,,the slower you cruise,the better the mileage.:D

i wonder how the sea conditions were last nite?looks like there almost there.

Having competition is what makes it fun. If you went to a NASCAR race and there was one car running around it would not be much fun to watch.

Tracker isn't working for me?

looks like they're in Bermuda