British pit stall 1	John DeMott launching 'Passing Wind'

Although the meeting was well organised, everything peripheral was somewhat chaotic. One automatic super loo to serve everyone, competitors and public alike that soon malfunctioned, making trips to the woods a necessity. The banquet turned into a farce as all were invited but the hotel was only serving those who were resident and had booked previously. Wonderfully French! We never did get to the Modelling Expo that we were part of either.

One strong bungee, three strong men	Pisces II in full cry

An ourage midway through the final day almost brought the meeting to an end as the wind shifted the floating boom into the circle. After a lot of work shifting anchors from the retrieval boat it was relocated allowing the final round to take place. Roger James' A3 boat had been run by Ron Bernhardt at Amiens some years previously to set an Australian record so the record holding boat was back in France after many years.
 

'Banana Split' back in France	The Duffield 15cc

Chatellerault 2011

This was run as a World Championship and incorporated a trophy in memory of Vadim Subbotin that was to be awarded on the basis of consistency across all the rounds. The location was changed slightly to a more sheltered corner of the lake although access to the park was much more controlled, which required assembly points, following rangers and negotiating a dual carriageway. A sense of humour was required as the truck bringing the stage, PA etc, broke down so that the opening ceremony was somewhat stilted. The toilet situation had not been resolved either so that there was still a constant trek to the woods, although they were nearer this time.