The crew of Javelot 3, owned b y Lee Penson, of architect Penson Group, have just arrived in Cowes - the sky is blue, the sun is shining, the wind is a perfect 16 knots and the hangovers are out in full force - so begins Little Britain 2009.

After consuming numerous bottles of wine and bolly, certain members of the crew were a little worse for wear this morning. But Helen, from HC Connect, managed to ease the headaches with a fry-up and numerous neurofen.

Apparently last night was just the rehearsal...