Author Archives: Richard Hewson

Accession by Finland has triggered the entry into force of a key international measure for environmental protection that aims to stop the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species in ships’ ballast water. The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) will enter into force on 8 SeptemberContinue reading “Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species to enter into force in 2017”

A very cool documentary about Alex Rust, a charismatic 25 yr old kid from Indiana US who trades the life of a young stock trader for that of derelict sailboat captain. With no previous experience, he and his bearded pals dare to circumnavigate the globe proving to us all that even if your boat leaks (aContinue reading “Chasing Bubbles”

Yes I know I said I was only leaving Tassie for a few weeks to visit Emilie’s family in France, but this job was too irresistible. Le Grand Bleu, a 113m Mega Yacht with a two beautiful “tenders on the back”. One 68ft Sunseeker, and another New England 73ft Sailing Yacht.  Emilie is currently visitingContinue reading “The New Drive”

Getting closer! 4 days until the AC boats are racing again, this time in France for Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Toulon. Ill be in Toulon running a charter for Artemis Racing, and driving a Wally tender to enable corporate clients to view this spectacular event. This should be a lot of fun and IContinue reading “America’s Cup”

Over the past couple of months I have had the pleasure of doing some relief work on a beautiful 74m Nobiskrug called Mogambo. Mogambo is a very high end exclusive yacht that is currently based in the Mediterranean If you have a few spare hundred thousand euro’s you can charter her yourself.  See https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-24377/mogambo.htm

I begin writing as South East Cape Tasmania looms on the horizon, the sun lights up the morning sky with a fiery red. To the north the ever so beautiful cloud covered mountainous wilderness of Tasmania makes me cherish this moment. Scorpio II passed between Mewtsone Rock and Maatsuyker Island at around 3am on theContinue reading “Scorpio II Around Australia”

I would like to present you with an exciting opportunity for promotion. I am currently preparing for the 2015 Mini Transat Race, one of the most exciting and extreme ocean races in the world where I will represent Australia to race solo over 4000nm across the Atlantic against some of the worlds best sailors in a fleetContinue reading “RICHARD HEWSON MINI TRANSAT 2015 SEEKING SPONSORS”

Australia is an awesome country with a massive variety of things to do, place to see, stay and visit. Traveling through any of the States or Territories of Australia you will find desert, rainforest, mountain ranges, and the most beautiful beaches on earth! Australia is not only a fantastic sailing destination, there is more thanContinue reading “100% Australian Mini Transat 2015 Advertising Campaign”

Titania of Cowes is stripped to racing mode and primed for the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. With a top crew including three Hewsons, a new quiver of sails Titania of Cowes shows fantastic potential to win her class and possibly the great race on handicap victory. Titania is a Swan 68Continue reading “SYDNEY TO HOBART – TITANIA OF COWES”