GOLD COAST 150600ZFEB12 SKED

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

LAT 18 51.2N
LONG 120 05.4E
DTW 194nm
DTF 989nm
ETA ?

WEATHER WIND NIL SEA CALM SWELL NE 1.5m Cloud 2/8 St, Baro 1009.9

Yesterday saw light to moderate conditions fantastic for maintenance. I climbed the mast for a rig inspection and drilled
out a crack that was found in one of the spreaders to stop it from travelling any further. Whilst the conditions forecasted
over the coming week are not as extreme as first expected it will no doubt still be rough and it is important for Gold Coast Australia to be in tip top fighting condition.

Yesterday we were in a close duel with DLL and Singapore with only about 14nm separating us at one stage. Early this
morning the GCA and Singapore got a large knock and could only make course to the west while DLL appeared to not be affected
and sailed on towards the North East. GCA gybed and sailed away from Singapore and managed to regain some ground on DLL throughout the morning until we hit a large wind hole.

The forecasted wind for this exact position at this point of time is for 20kts from the east, however at the moment we are
drifting north at 2kts in seas that resemble millponds. Our only comfort is that the only yacht ahead of us DLL appears to also be in the same predicament who are 10nm to our north.

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Published by Richard Hewson

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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