So I guess there are 50 ish DF65 skippers out there looking at updated weather forecasts for this coming weekend, do I need my A plus rig, should I pack my big coat? Currently it looks like another light weekend but in reality it’s probably a little early just yet to know whats going to happen at the Cockle Pond. However, there will be some practice on Friday followed by some pretty close racing on Saturday and Sunday, that’s for sure.

We’ll bring you another update on who to watch out for later in the week, along with details of who will be the 2018 Nation Champion….it won’t be Mr Tushingham, we can guarantee that as we’ve kidnapped him and have him stashed away until the event is over……….