Not a Bad Day 1

Not a bad Day 1 today at Manor Park with a fresh but variable westerley giving the race team access to the full length of the lake. Procedings got underway at 10:00 as planned and with gusty conditions testing a number of boats rigging. the rescue crews were kept busy bringing back disabled craft.

A brief break for a protest brought welcome relief from a heavy shower mid morning and lunch was taken at 12:00.

As the afternoon passed quickly to 18:00 hours, at close of play Chris Harris held Nr 1 slot, but is closely followed by the usual suspects in the top 10. All to play for on Day 2 as the forecast gives more of the same. Get your Nr 2's out guys she's gonna blow.

Finally, the sun set and the sangria began to flow with the Paella provided a welcome filling for those having had a busy day and not stocked up on one of Big Dave's breakfasts. Still there is always tomorrow.

With two buckets of Sangria to get through, those wise enough to be camping have a good night in store.

Current HMS standings to be posted tomorrow first thing.