GOLD COAST QIN-SAN 230600ZMAR12 SKED

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

LAT 40 32.0N
LONG 159 06.7W
DTF 1720
ETA 0600z 31 Mar 2012

WEATHER WIND 191@17kts, Sea Mod, Swell Confused 2m, Cloud O/C CSt, Baro 1038.1

The weather continues to moderate, and the boat continues to dry out as we sail east towards the finish at the Golden Gate Bridge and the stopover in Oakland.

We are now reaching away under full power and making 10kts towards the finish. The crew are sailing the boat very well and trimming away for peak performance. It is getting to the stage now that as skipper I have very little to do allowing me to catch up on jobs that have been put aside in the rougher weather and also allowing me some time to relax!

While thoughts onboard drift towards Oakland and the finish we must still focus 100% on sailing well. As I said to the crew during happy hour today, all the yachts in the fleet are still relatively close, and all it takes is one little slip up of concentration and our race could be over. If however we sail well, at this speed we should be arriving in Oakland in 7 days time for a weekend arrival and another yellow pennant which would be very special and hopefully attract a vast number of spectator boats to welcome us in.

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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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