Gold Coast Australia would like to advise that at 08:04:32 UTC on 21 June 2012 in position 44 55.4N 039 59.9W we passed through the scoring gate.
When I first received the sailing instructions I thought that there would be not much chance of us making this gate due to its south easterly position in relation to the great circle route. As it happens the weather has dictated that we sail a lot further south than the planned route and consequently has made this gate possible.
I am elated that we have passed through this scoring gate in first place, when the majority of the fleet are so far west. The team has worked really hard over the past week to get here.
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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