To Race Committee
Gold Coast Australia would like to advise that at 05:31:22 UTC (02:31:22 Local) on the 11 June 2012 in position 44 05.94N 063 28.46W Gold Coast Australia coasted accross the finish line for Race 12 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race from New York to Halifax in light and variable winds.
This has been a fantastic race for Gold Coast Australia and we have worked very well as a team to achieve this victory. Since the start of Race 12 all the yachts have been very close making for some exciting racing past the Gulf of Maine and into the Lehave Basin to the finish in Halifax
Boat speed, tactics and evolutions were all vital in our success and were performed exceptionally well and the crew who now look forward to a short stopover in Halifax prior to our next race across the Atlantic.
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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