Race Director Joff Bailey says, “As a precautionary measure, we have decided to extend the ‘cruise’ phase that the fleet is currently in to allow them to reach a Malaysian port for refuelling. We intend to refuel all of the yachts over the next few days. We have thought very hard about this decision and firmly believe that it is in the best interest of all crews.
Gold Coast is now to the secret refuelling station and should arrive some time today. Its basically going to be a quick hop ashore at the fuel dock to refuel another 600L, then cast lines and head to a new restart gate. Winds are still looking light and the race committee is doing a fantastic job in trying to make the re-start as fair as possible for the entire fleet.
Richard Hewson
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Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels.
Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania.
Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.
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