Jun2Written by:Nial
02/06/2009 00:45 
As Bournemouth drew near we were all a little apprehensive after last year’s two disasters which happened before the boats touched the water en route to Bournemouth (popped boat and rear ended on duel carriageway).
On Saturday they came second in first race - a promising start, until Nial got washed out of the boat, and his prescription glasses disappeared into the depths forcing them to retire for the day and leg it to vision express.
They emerged Sunday with two pairs of new glasses and decided to make up for their disappointing Saturday by achieving four firsts and one second securing them pole position in the final.
They had a strong lead in the final despite some excellent challenges from boat 28 West gate and Blue sheets II and were on their last lap when another team lost their co-pilot and the race was restarted, nail-biting time for us supporters watching from the beach.
However, the boys leapt straight back into the lead again and comfortably took the gold a good result for Nials first outing as pilot and James’ first race, lets hope they can keep it up.
Watergate here we come!