After a few close days of racing Highland Fling in the Maxi Worlds at Porto Cervo in Italy we have had some fantastic results. Two first place positions on corrected time.
Conditions have been quite light for the past few days, with wind rarely exceeding ten knots.
Due to a light forecast the race committee decided to bring forward the lay day to give the crews a rest, and allow racing in fresher winds for the remainder of the week.
Best use of the lay day was made today, as we took out a launch and navigated around the course diving and marking rocks on the course. It was a fantastic opportunity to inspect the course and make some navigation and course notes.
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Published by Richard Hewson
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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