Author Archives: Richard Hewson

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 3 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat Killing time From Gijon to Sada, the Ministes are in the queue to go. The little colony has organised itself with typicl good humour and is prepared to wait it out while watching for a favourable weather window. The experiences ofContinue reading “Press release – Killing time”

What an Awesome race! It was a cold rainy morning when we set off for the start of the Mini Transat from Dz. I was one of the first boats off the dock and was towed to the harbour enterance where I hoisted the sails and started my pre race checkes. With 2 minutes toContinue reading “RACE SUSPENDED WHEN RICHARD HEWSON IN 1ST PLACE”

Latest news (source http://www.minitransat.fr) They are almost all there. With the exception of two or three competitors still at sea, the entire fleet of the Mini Transat is now warm and dry, either in the marina at Sada, or in the port of Gijon. The start will be from Sada as soon as the 76Continue reading “2 November, 2013 16:06”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 1 Novembre 2013 Mini Transat Hurry up and wait The majority of the fleet is on standby in Gijon A new start at the earliest opportunity from Sada The passage from Gijon to Sada will take place as soon as weather conditions permit They are almostContinue reading “Press release – Hurry up and wait”

Rich has had a brilliant race so far, from 12th to 1st place in just 24 hours. It has certainly kept everyone at home glues to their computers, anticipating the next Biscay Storm in the "Sea of Certain Death". I am sure it has been one of the harder races for the competitors. Our condolencesContinue reading “31 October, 2013 20:29”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 29 October 2013 Mini Transat – Entering into difficult territory A start in squally conditions A boost through the Raz de Sein Several retirements during the first few hours It is never easy to start 84 Minis in a breeze with a well-established swell. It isContinue reading “Press release – Entering into difficult territory”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 29 October 2013 Mini Transat – Entering into difficult territory A start in squally conditions A boost through the Raz de Sein Several retirements during the first few hours It is never easy to start 84 Minis in a breeze with a well-established swell. It isContinue reading “Press release – Entering into difficult territory”

Here we are, primed and ready to go. Finally I am about to start a race that I have been dreaming about for since 2004, and that became reality when Brett Perry and Katabatic sailing sponsored me with a boat to start this world renowned race across the Atlantic Ocean – Solo Last night winterContinue reading “Start of the Mini Transat – The Toughest Race For a Long Time”

View online version Mini Transat 2013 Press Release Douarnenez, 28 October 2013 Mini Transat – Start Confirmed for Tuesday 29 October From Finistere to Finisterre The start of the Mini Transat is confirmed for Tuesday 29 October at 09.00 Competitors balance wanting to start and legitimate caution A passage around Cape Finisterre is always difficultContinue reading “Press release – Start confirmed for Tuesday 29 October”

View online version 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 itsContinue reading “Press release – The Mini Transat Goes To Code Green”