Lat 45 07.4N
Long 008 12.7W
DTR Finish 844nm
ETA Finish 10 0001Z AUG 11
Goldcoast Australia is powering south towards Cape Finistere much further
westward of the other yachts who have made significant gains over the past
12 hours. Goldcoast hope that the tactical dicision that they made
earlier to put in the miles to the west early will pay off and the other
Yachts will not lift out from under them on the southern part of the
infamous Bay of Biscay.
Weather over the past 12 hours has been variable, with higher and more
southerly winds than predicted and choppy seas slowing the yachts
progress.
Dispite the apparent loss of ground compaired to other yachts over the
past 12 hours, the Crew of Goldcoast have a high moral and are now even
more determined to push on to regain the lead. BT
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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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