GOLD COAST 230600ZMAY12 SKED PANAMA TO NY

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

LAT 28 10.6N
LONG 075 15.1W
DTF 715nm
ETA 1300z 27 May 2012
SOG 6.5
COG 330

WEATHER Wind 330@8kts, Sea Slt, Swell NE 0.5m, ESE 1m, Sky 5/8 Cl, Baro 1014

As Gold Coast Australia sailed through the Bermuda Triangle things started going haywire, and we seem to “disappear” from the Race Viewer in strange circumstances. Gold Coast Australia has entered stealth mode and dissapeared off the face of the earth in a bid to bemuse the other yachts in the fleet about our whereabouts and our tactics.

Thankfully Gold Coast Australia not only came out of stelth mode and the Bermuda Triangle safely, but we also mangaged to claw back some milage between us, Visit Finland and Edinburgh Inspring Capital and at the same time extended our distance on the rest of the fleet.

Gold Coast Australia had their best days run for what seems like a long time yesterday while in stelth mode with fair winds and sunny sky we sailed on a course and speed past the Bahama Islands and towards the American Basin. The crew are working hard to catch the boats ahead of us and with the fresher wind there are less sail changes.

Just when we thought the weather had settled, this morning suddenly it dropped off again, and we were back to the old routine of sail change after sail change trying to keep the boat moving in the right direction. With sunset the wind seems to have “settled” a little, but we still only have a painfull 8-10kts of wind to push us along, leaving the sails flogging in the occasional heavy Atlantic swell.

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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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