LAT 45 55.8N
LONG 35 59.4W
DTF 1240
ETA 30 JUN 12
SOG 7.5
COG 075
WEATHER WIND 134@21 SEA MOD, SWELL CONFUSED 1M, SKY 8/8, BARO 1009
Gold Coast Australia remains close hauled sailing to the east in an attempt to get into more southerly winds and work our way north up a wind belt to the east of the fleet.
This is definatly not your standard west to east Atlantic crossing, the winds have been very different from their usual pattern, and hence the course we are currently taking is not one I would have expected a week ago.
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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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