GOLD COAST QIN-SAN 290600ZMAR12 SKED – HOME RUN IN USA!

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LAT 38.55.05N
LONG 125.35.40W
DTF 170nm
ETA 30 Mar 20:30

WEATHER WIND 229@26kts, Sea Rough, Swell SW 3m, Cloud O/c, Baro 1007

Gold Coast Australia received its first entourage of support today as we were escorted towards the Californian coast by a pod of Sei whales and a sooty Albatross. With under 150nm and less than a day to run until the finish we are hoping it is not the only supporters we seen over the next 24 hours.

As we sail further south the temperature has warmed up slightly making life a lot more enjoyable. Full thermal gear is still required to face the elements, particularly throughout the night where crew find life on deck and down below still bitterly cold. As we near the coast crew are dreaming of warm showers, dry beds and dry clothes and if we continue to make good speeds hopefully dreams will become reality on Friday night.

The wind has maintained its strength allowing us to make some good speed down the Californian coast. The famous California Current however seems to have gone on holiday as we are still not seeing any visible signs of this natural super highway. Hopefully as we sail further east we will begin to see signs of its effectiveness carrying us towards the finish under the Golden Gate Bridge.

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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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