They're Off!
Past Commodores Mike Wilkin and Nigel Jennings ensure fair play as the competitors are launched off Medway Bridge Marina
All photos: Tish Jennings

Tension runs high at the finish line
It's a two-boat race between Shoe-Box and Pringles on the far side...

The independent scrutineer declares Pringles the winner
(a cutting-edge volumetric monohull with egg-box outriggers)
'twas a controversial decision, the stewards' enquiry is STILL raging...