Yep, we were all 1-up. Grafham has a Fast Singlehanders Championship, consisting mostly of us, Shadows and As. Racing 2-up at this event would mean joining the handicap fleet (of 5 boats), so Ann went off to watch rugby and I reminded myself just how much work sailing 1-up is. My arms and shoulders still hurt.

I'm disappointed that I didn't finish more races. Sadly I don't have any excuse other than being hopelessly unfit.

I'm chuffed with that R4 result, though. As Mark and Dave will testify, thanks to a little bit too much beer on Saturday evening, I wasn't in tip-top condition as I went out on Sunday, and managed to be at the start line over a minute late. The power of a hangover...

Hopefully see most of you and more at Datchet in a fortnight.

Paul