LAT 56 29.3N
LONG 00 29.0E
DTF 258nm
ETA 12 Jul 1200UTC
SOG 8.3
COG 146
WEATHER WIND 000@13kts, Sea Mod, Swell N 1.5m, Sky 8/8 fog, Baro 1008
Just passing over “Devils Hole”. Im not sure if this is a good omen or not? We are also now back in the Eastern hemisphere, and therefore on the same side of the globe as Australia! Its good to be home.. almost!
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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. View more posts
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