To Race Committee
Gold Coast Australia would like to advise that at 14:06:01 on 26 April 2012 we crossed the Acapulco gate in position 16 00 59N 100 38.95W. The Bearing to the Acapulco waypoint was 041 T Range 64.7nm.
Team Gold Coast Australia worked very hard to make up ground on the leading yachts over the last 12 hours in very light and
unpredicable winds. My team and I are very excited about our time and position across the gate.
Richard Hewson
Gold Coast Australia
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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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