GOLD COAST FINISH RACE 10

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Gold Coast Australia would like to advise that at 0844 UTC 01 MAY 12 we crossed the Remedious gate in position 12 41.9N 090 37.6W. The Bearing to the western Remedious waypoint was 220 T Range 214nm. In accordance with the alteration to the sailing instructions we have now finished race 10 with a very good result.

I am ecstatic with my crews performance in light fickle winds and extreme heat. Team Gold Coast Australia sailed like true professionals over the past few days making the most of wind shifts and squeezing every drop of speed that Gold Coast Australia had to offer.

I would like to congratulate the other yachts on their performance in such challenging conditions, particularly De Lage Landen who were without their navigation computer and weather information for the majority of the race and who have sailed a fantastic race.

The last few hours of the race dolphins guided us towards the finish line as we left a long trail of phosphorescence in our wake making it a near perfect finish.

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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