Rich is making great progress, and one by one overtaking competitors. I wake up in Mallorca each morning listening to the most violent wind, it must be blowing 60-70 knots here in the mountiains. I was most relieved to look at the weather (thanks to our good friends at Passage Weather, www.passageweather.com).
It looks like quite reasonable North Atlantic sailing conditions. It is 18 degrees and partly cloudy in Lanzarote today, however this week is looking at being generally 22 degrees and sunny….So, come on Hews- Get Nude!
The wind is 15-25 knots from the East. Building throughout the day to 25-30 knots E/NE, with waves 2 to 3 metres from the N/NE (which is better than mast height and the 8-10 metres he had a few days ago. Surface pressure is 1020.
The kite will be up, Rich will be surfing and sending it!!!
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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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