Southend,

  great place and it lived upto it's reputation, it was perfect for my first visit and i agree with Ian, 5.7 would have been better and it could have been a bit broader and . . . . . . . etc etc. when on a run we felt like we wanted to bear off further. But I had a great time, my gps showed i beat my peak speed only just but "computer says no" I did however smash my 500m by 3 knots, 250 and 100 also, second best averages so pretty pleased. still working on technique but getting there it really is a fine balancing act. wind was sw backing west i think. Have not done a mile yet ;-(, next time. 

 Good to sail with Antony and Ian and discuss gear and stuff.