Gold Coast Australia has made fantastic ground today, having over 20kts of wind from the South rather than the 10kts of predicted wind.
As we sail up the picturesque northern Irish coastline the wind has dropped off to fifteen knots and we sail with our medium weight spinnaker still making 7kts against the tide.
Gold Coast Australia is set to finish off Inishowen Head between 1 and 3 this morning local time and will be able to be viewed from the shore. We will then motor down the foyle and expect to berth in Londonderry at 0800 local time.
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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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Words may not be able to express your feelings with this result, so very well done team
Fred
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