GOLD COAST 150600ZAUG11 SKED

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

Date 15.08.11

LAT 24 22
LONG 21 41W
DTR 3098

SKIPPERS BLOG

An interesting night for Gold Coast as we delved into stealth mode in an
attempt to break away from our competitors. Unfortunately for Gold Coast
the plan was foiled as winds were not as predicted and Gold Coast was left
trying to sail fast in very little wind.

I have been down sick now for a nearly a day, so can not be on deck as
often as I would have liked, but I have been very impressed with the crews
performance sailing the boat without my advice. In a way quite a good
test bed to know if something happens to me in the future the crew can sail
fast and win the race and get me into port as soon as possible.

I am slowly on the mend and I guess if I were sailing solo at the moment I
would have easily pushed through the sickness, however, while there are
crew onboard why push the odds.

For now, lightweight spinnaker is up and we are heading towards more wind
somewhere in the world, however dreading the doldrums and the winds there
do not seem to be as good as they were a few days ago, particually out to
the East.

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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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