GOLD COAST 190600ZAPR12 SKED AND BLOG – SANFRANSISCO – PANAMA

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LAT 26 11.5N
LONG 113 54.4
DTW 270
DTF 2422
ETA 13 May 12
COG 150
SOG 10

WEATHER WIND 315@15-20kts, Sea Slight, Swell NW 1m, Cloud 2/8 StCl, Baro 1017

Gold Coast Australia began the day with good wind from the NW that gradually eased through out the day. The tactical decision was made to head closer into the coast in search of wind and as we sailed higher angles to the rest of the fleet we were making good speed to the east. Gold Coast Australia passed 13nm astern of De Lage Landen around midday and continued to the east while DLL sailed to the south towards the scoring gate.

The fleet is still very tight, with only 40nm separating first and last position, and nearly everybody in VHF range. This is possibly the closest race of the series so far and everybody is sailing extremely well in the beautiful sailing conditions.

While the wind has not backed as I was hoping it to, we now have good winds to take us down the coast and hopefully the fruits of our tactics will ripen over the next few days.

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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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