After successfully dropping injured crew members Tim Burgess and Nick Woodward off in the port of Chi-Lung Taiwan and finally escaping the port after some confusion about us wanting to leave ASAP rather than stopping overnight for soup and media press releases we finally managed to get immigration clearance and proceeded to sea.
As soon as Gold Coast was clear of port limits we hoisted the sails and continued racing. Basically our plan of attack is to regain the course that we were on 24 hours ago, trying to make the most of the Northern flowing currents. To do this we need to sail east for a couple of hours and then tack to the north. Unfortunately the wind is not really in our favour, but we are determined to try to regain some lost ground and expect to join in 4th position so hopefully we can catch the guys ahead in the remaining 700nm and get on the podium for Qingdao!
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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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