It has been a busy day in Le Grande Motte today, but the RG650 is now almost fully packed up and ready to get on the road. All we need now is a trailer
There was time for a catch up and a few celebratory beers between Zhik Figero sailor Xavier Macaire and Zhik Mini Sailor Richard Hewson taken at the end of Le Grande 8 regatta after Richards race in Le Grande Motte.
The Zhik mini 816 is in the background all packed up and almost ready to be put on a trailer to drive to Lorinet
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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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