LAT 42 35.5S
LONG 034 43.7
DTR 3843
ETA 1200I 28 Oct 11
SKIPPERS BLOG
A fantastic days run for Goldcoast Australia! This time yesterday the
ocean was like a mirror and there was not even enough wind for the
Albatross to fly. Now we are flying downwind under full main and a poled
out Y2 surfing waves in an ocean that is more like the southern
ocean we were looking at yesterday.
Our current latitude of 42 degrees 58 minutes south is coincidently the
same latitude of my house in Southern Tasmania which I call the Albatross.
Its very nice to be almost home again and to be sailing such a beautiful
isolated environment.
Yesterday we were listening to the sounds of the humpback whales, this
morning as we were sailing along a big shark approximately 5m between
dorsal fin and tail surfed down a wave next to the boat warning us of its
presence and demonstrating its sleekness and speed.
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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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