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Mini Transat 2013 Press Release
Douarnenez, 27 October 2013
Mini Transat – Start Postponed
The Mini Transat goes to Code Green
- A start early this week is confirmed
- Competitors mobilised on Sunday
- Taking maximum profit from the northwesterly regime
Paradoxically, it is at the moment that the storm will be at its strongest as it sweeps the tip of Brittany that the competitors of the Mini Transat will gather to prepare for their departure once the bad weather passes. The start is scheduled for Tuesday morning or Monday night if conditions permit.
The traditional 18.00 weather briefing was charged with electricity on Sunday evening. Because, obviously, the time has finally come for the Minis go stretch their keels and head southwest to Lanzarote. The first hours of the race should take place in a strong wind from the northwest, which will allow the singlhanders to quickly eat through the first few miles of the race. Then the wind will in fact ease, before an expected return to a stronger southwesterly regim as they round Cape Finisterre in the afternoon of Friday, November 1. Hence the desire of the organisers to start the race as soon as possible, in order to minimise the impact of this transition on the sailors.
It is therefore possible that the fleet will leave Port Rhu on Monday late morning to regroup at Treboul, ready to be operational at the earliest opportunity. So the orange code just went green code. |
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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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