At the start of the Mini Transat

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Hewsonracing and RG650 have made it to the start of the 2013 Mini Transat Race. The boat “Taz” is now in the loc of Douarenez with 83 other boats making final preparations for the Mini Transat

I was at the boat early today and prepared the boat for sailing. Leaving the dock at 0900 there was not even enough wind to spin the anemometer at the top of the mast, and once out of the harbour the wind was still light allowing me to fine tune the rig and make some calibration tests on the auto pilot.

The wind started out light, but increased to 19kts by late morning giving some fantastic conditions for reaching with the code 5 and checking the modifications mad to the auto pilot.

At 1430 I sailed back into the harbour very happy with the boats speed and performance with the recent modifications and by 1600 I was in the Douarenez lock with the entire mini fleet. It has only just occurred to me that my dream has become reality and I am at the start of the Mini Transat… Yhew!

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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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