I was very lucky to be back in the UK and my home town Portsmouth to see the first of the Challenge Series and the AC45s up close. My daughter lucky enough to skipper one of the youth RS 16 catamarans leading the parade of sails, Ben Ainslie following out on his new toy, popping wheelies for the crowds. Never seen so many people watching yacht racing, close to shore and very exciting. I know there are a lot of classic lovers on here, but this was real racing at pace! Formula One of the Sea, and for me far more interesting!