It has been long days in Lorinet doing the final refit to 816 prior to the start of the 2013 Mini Transat. I have just completed a full overhaul of the electronic wiring, including re-arranging the electronics to increase the performance of my SSB receiver so I can get clearer weather forecasts.
Part of the overhaul included stripping the antifouling from the bottom of the boat and sanding it to a high grade of smoothness. Also I have just completed the respray of the keel and rudders which is a requirement by Class Mini
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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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