GOLD COAST 120600ZSEP11 SKED

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LAT 26 37.2
LONG 040 44.4
DTR 3107
COG 140
SOG 9

SKIPPERS BLOG

Goldcoast Australia is once again in a tussle with Singapore as we fight
our way towards a large pressure belt to the south of our current
position. The winner will get to the wind first, however with only miles
separating us there is not much in it.

Goldcoast has opted to head further south than the rest of the fleet
rather than making earlier gains to the east to enable them to get to the
stronger winds. Once in the stronger winds, we will be able to ease
sheets and literally fly with the wind and surf the waves most of the way
to Capetown.

The initial gains made by the rest of the fleet were slightly more than I
was expecting however there is still a long way to go and it is defiantly
not the first time that Goldcoast has been in this position at this stage
of the race. At this stage of the race its all about making investments
for the future in Goldcoast Australia!

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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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