Then the expected “What speed you got?”, “Well, have you done it yet?” But it was clear that they were all slower than Monday with the exception of the kitesurfers with Martin Carter again fastest of the day, tantalizingly close to the record with 38.04 knots, but no cigar. It was bitterly disappointing for the top guys that they didn’t get the harbour record but speed week is not just about the top stars and fast guys and girls, it has a big following in the Amateur fleet that turn up every year come rain or shine, wind or no wind. Also recognised is the 1st timer award or the ‘Speed Week Virgins’ as they are known. The event attracts between 10 and 20 newbies every year who turn up to see how fast they can go and hopefully win some good prizes to boot. This year’s victor was Ewan Paterson with a very respectable 33.81 knots, winning a pair of Hey Dude boots and together with all the other winners of the fleets, a free entry into the ISWC world Championships at the Dunkerbeck speed Challenge event next year.