10 March 2024
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> We have been sailing for one week now, covering 1,136nm. We are over 1/3 of the way to the Marquisis Islands. >
> Yesterday afternoon we saw a pod of 60 striped dolphins. They were beautiful and very energetic. Shortly after I caught a blue Marlin, and let it go…. i think we are sailing too fast for Tuna or Mahi Mahi. >
> This morning the wind became very unsettled and a large squall came over us bringing rain, and taking all the wind away with it, leaving us dripping and bobbling in the middle of the ocean with no wind. When the wind returned it came from the East, and then from the south, settling on SSE, so we are now sailing on a true wind angle of 120 to maintain our course of 262* >
> Another pod of striped dolphins this morning. Waiting for some blue sky, so I have been teaching Issy to play guitar and writing music about dolphins and unicorns. >
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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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