Author Archives: Richard Hewson

Sometimes in the North Pacific the waves crash over so regually you hardly notice the big ones.. Here I am checking the rig and trim.

UPDATED ETA 1700 RH

with more meaningful subject… To race office In accordance with the Race 9 SI’s Gold Coast wishes to advise that we are now 50nm from the finish with the details listed below LAT 38 08.6N LONG 123 27.4W DTR 50nm SOG 8kts COG 127 ETA 1800 Richard Hewson Gold Coast Australia

LAT 38.55.05N LONG 125.35.40W DTF 170nm ETA 30 Mar 20:30 WEATHER WIND 229@26kts, Sea Rough, Swell SW 3m, Cloud O/c, Baro 1007 Gold Coast Australia received its first entourage of support today as we were escorted towards the Californian coast by a pod of Sei whales and a sooty Albatross. With under 150nm and lessContinue reading “GOLD COAST QIN-SAN 290600ZMAR12 SKED – HOME RUN IN USA!”