Author Archives: Richard Hewson

Many of us sat glued to the tracker wondering why Rich was going back to shore…It was a pretty frustrating few hours, for me, here by the fire- checking weather, AIS and the mini transat tracker. Bret (Richards sponser from RG 650 Europe, the toughest mini’s out there) just called, Rich had to swap hisContinue reading “15 November, 2013 22:44”

It appears Rich is sheltering in a Portugese harbour tonight, he is tacking back and forth doing 8 knots. It must be a foul night in the wintery north Atlantic Ocean. It appears many of the fleet are seeking shelter in Portugal tonight. The following is the latest news from http://www.minitransat.fr Giancarlo Pedote (Prysmian) wasContinue reading “15 November, 2013 20:58”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 15 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat – Douarnenez to Pointe-a-Pitre Strong winds and steep waves Giancarlo Pedote (Prysmian) was determined that his position as leader of the fleet when the Douarnenez to Sada leg was cancelled would not be usurped. In conditions that are not particularly favorableContinue reading “Mini Transat – Strong winds and steep waves”

Rich fixed was able to successfully inspect his keel in the port De Baiona on the Spanish/Portugal border yesterday. He got underway last night. At this stage he is is 250nm from the leading boat, however he is only 80nm from the fleet. There are light winds close to the Pourtugese coast, however as RichContinue reading “15 November, 2013 10:54”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 14 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat – Douarnenez to Pointe-a-Pitre Hot shots in a fleet caught off guard They say that the “Portuguese trade winds” rarely herald a walk in the park, and the passage round Cape Finisterre and the descent along the coast of Galicia haveContinue reading “Mini Transat – Hot shots in a fleet caught off guard”

(Source http://www.minitransat.fr) Rich has had a productive day and 12 hours later is ready to head out and hit it again. He is currently 160nm behind the fleet, we have no doubt he will use all his determination and strategy to catch up to the fleet during the next few days. Thank you for allContinue reading “14 November, 2013 19:06”

As I woke this morning after what I saw as a very tough start for the fleet and a tough day for Richard. As the night went on the conditions didn’t improve……. there has been quite a few retirements and forced pitstops. One of the first was the ARGO of Joel Miro who had rudderContinue reading “14 November, 2013 14:57”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Sada, 13 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat – Douarnenez to Pointe-a-Pitre Sleigh ride for the pocket rockets The Mini Transate got underway at 09.45 Finisterre rounded in the late afternoon Winds strong but manageable It was a beautiful start … It was as if the elements had finallyContinue reading “Mini Transat – Sleigh ride for the pocket rockets”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Sada, 13 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat – Sada to Pointe-a-Pitre FLASH UPDATE : The Mini Transat is underway At precisely 9:37 the first signal of the starting procedure for this single leg of the Mini Transat between Sada (Galicia) and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) was made. Eight minutes later,Continue reading “Mini Transat – FLASH – START”

0600, and I’m at the marina, its dark, cold, a strong wind blowing from the NE and nobody else is here. One last chance to download weather for the race, look at my strategy, then get on the RG650 and Go Go Go! 3800nm across the Atlantic in one go.. Start is at 0900, itsContinue reading “LETS GO – MINI TRANSAT 2013”