LAT 25 35S
LONG 028 12W
DTR 3200
SKIPPERS BLOG
04OO Thismorning I was called on deck to make some tactical decisions and
throw in a gybe, I decided to break into my emergency “(IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY BREAK GLASS)” coffee.,.. BAD MOVE
Ive been feeling sick ever since with gastro, and even threw up a few
times…
The good news is that after nearly a day in bed sweating it off in the
tropical heat (inside temp of boat at moment 35 deg) I Think im nearly
over it.
The other good news is that earlier today we gybed back to the west as we
had lost wind where we were and came accross Singapore and Yorkshire and
we were still in the lead. Now we have gybed back and heading towards the
gate and the wind has once more picked up to what I would have expect in
this area.
back to bed to sleep off this sickness, good reminder not to introduce
strange things into diets whilst at sea no matter how tempting the
branding looks. 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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