The clipper fleet was too fast for the planned route, so we are now doing close circuit racing 15nm to the East of the Isle of Wight. Gold Coast Australia has managed to work our way back up into third place and will continue to chase down the leaders until the end.
The racing is very close at the moment, the sun is shining, and the wind blowing a perfect 12kts making for some fantastic sailing dispite being slightly exhausted after three days without sleep.
Go Gold Coast
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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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