I thought some of you might get a kick out of this one:

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Dear all,

Firstly, a big thank you to all who have helped on my crazy quest over the past few years, very much appreciated.

Now, to confirm the rumour that I am returning to Lake Lefroy this year, with a significantly better yacht and slightly more of an entourage! Believe it or not, I have actually found a sponsor, a UK wind power producer. Not mega bucks, but enough to buy the kit we need to get it done, and have enough cold beer and steak in the esky!

In my past experience of the lake the best time for wind and surface combination is late August, so we will be on record standby from 24th August until the 6th September.

As many of you missed my previous visits due to my antisocial sailing times, may I take this opportunity to invite you all for a beer / BBQ etc on the weekend of 30-31st August.

Bob Dill from America will be with me for the duration as official timekeeper, but if any of you wanted to add your names to the list of official observers and were able to make it to the lake at short notice, this would be much appreciated.

I will be camped out at the lake for the duration so feel free to drop in at any time.

One requirement I would like to request at this early stage is that Windjet has priority of the 'speed strip' sailing area during record conditions. It would be great to have company and observers, but having a lake full of boats / obstacles could hinder at best and be very dangerous at worst. At max speed, I am often on the edge of control and would request that sailors keep a big distance (3 miles)between themselves and Windjet during high speed sailing. If this could be understood by everyone before arriving, it will save my time on the day and maximise the chances of setting a new world record at Lefroy.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Very best regards,

Richard.