LAT 44 02.17S
LONG 140 55.87
DTF 2090
ETA 1800 24
WEATHER CLOUD 2/8 WIND 310@15 BARO 998.6
SKIPPERS BLOG
A Good run for Goldcoast Australia. We are now almost most northerly boat
and we are making best speed for the northern Tasmanian gate. Tomorrow we
should see the rocks of Pedra Blanka sticking out of the water to the
south of Tasmania as we sail past en route to Stewart Island.
The winds over the next week are looking promising to make good speed to
New Zealand and at the moment we are sailing in paradise in the southern
ocean with a moderate 15kt wind, sunny blue skys and flat seas.
As we sail past the southern parts of Tasmaina it would be very tempting
to alter course north into storm bay and sail into home waters. Unlucly
for the other yachts in the race is the fact that my desire to win
overcomes the desire to sail home so we will continue on past Tasmania to
Tauranga NZ.
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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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