Mini Transat Village

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Another big day at the boat getting ready before the Mini Transat. Inspectors are going around each boat to ensure safety standards are met at a high standard, medical kits are in order, and all radio communications correspond with paperwork and transmit at a high level.

This morning we had a big search and rescue briefing. The briefing was in French, so very hard to understand, Annabelle from Class Mini did a great job helping to translate the briefing. The briefing was to a very high military standard, and the birdies did a great job at conveying what we need to know when we get into danger and have to set off our EPIRB or Mayday… lets hope this situation never happens!

The afternoon was spent seeing the doctors to get prescriptions for medical supplies, doing some new wiring on the boat, and sorting out my safety gear.

Not long to go now until the start!!!

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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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