I think this is a case of mixing up Uncle Bruce’s wise windsurfing advice he always offers me before a race – “move your mast base all the way forward” and “your boom height should be at shoulder level,.. when you are on your knees” etc etc (all good advice I should add). I was so frazzled after pleading with Ben to loan me his gear on Saturday that I clearly got Uncle Bruce’s advice mixed up – sorry! I did note the it seemed like you took your own advice though Uncle Bruce.

I won’t ‘t let this abberant result stop me taking Uncle Bruce’s wise words……..

I do not believe for a minute the suggestion that Bushfire received favourable treatment from race officials known to be his close associates. I am certain he did not pay bribes to fix the results or have racing cancelled on Sunday when he was leading. The fact that a few months ago he was a decrepit, barely mobile shattered hulk whinging about some trivial bone snapped in his leg, unable even to do half decently in FE+ and that he improved so dramatically compared to prior results this season does not suggest to me that a swab should be taken as it would in any other sport. I do not support the view that Ben ought get the praise for his advice & loan of his gear, even though he was obviously the brain behind the success. I believe he did go round the top mark & did do 2 laps, despite what others may say, the video was clearly faked.

In short I defend Bushfire’s integrity and sailing prowess and congratulate him on a fine victory. Don’t believe any contrary stories you may hear, they are quite possibly mostly incorrect.