CV5 DEPARTS SHELTER BAY

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

LAT 9 24.7N
LONG 079 54.3W
COG 030
SOG 8.5

At 0001 Panama local time Gold Coast Australia slipped lines from Shelter Bay Marina and proceeded to sea in company with Visit Finland as we commence to chase down the rest of the fleet prior to an expected race start tomorrow.

The departure was delayed following the failure of an international carrier to deliver an engineering part to Panama from the US last week, which resulted in a Clipper Race staff member flying in from the UK last night local time with a replacement.

The gear box arrived at about 2200 at night from the UK and maintenance guru Jay Haller and I worked flat out to install the new gear box that was shipped from the UK in multiple pieces in record time.

After a few tests we slipped lines and proceeded to sea and the all systems appear normal at this stage. I am confident that we will not have any problems with the new gear box but will be monitoring it closely over the next few hours.

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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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