Round 1 - Bristol Docks Race Report First race of 2023, OMRA was lucky to have good weather most of the day despite the rain forecast, a short drizzle was all that came along. This was the first race introducing the new points system which rewards drivers for winning against a larger field of boats. Also introduced for the first time is an extra point for fastest lap for each class. Bristol also saw several new OMRA members racing for the first time. C Class Alan KD (84) led the way with his MK54 for most of Heat 1 but unfortunately suffered a broken manifold bolt causing retirement after 32 laps. Shaun Schneider (50) took the lead with and put in 43 laps in Heat 1, he also lead the way in Heat 2 with 42 laps securing the win. Despite a strong chase from Mark Copley (66) who was only one lap behind him. Luke Copley (99) came in third with 54 laps. D Class Michael Ranger (9) led the way with the most laps in both heats with 93 laps total. Shaun Schneider (50) was hot on his heels though only 3 laps behind with 90 laps total. Adrian Carter (20) with his unique own design trimaran hull put in a strong performance in 3rd place with 83 laps total. E Class Similarly as in the D Class Michael was dominant in the E class with the most laps in both heats with 87 laps total. However a strong performance from the Noahs Ark RC team with Adrian Carter and Sam Poore (999) taking 2nd and 3rd in place respectively with 83 and 65 laps total a piece. Notably the Mcop Racing team were all debuting the new Phantom Evo hull with some interesting eye catching custom graphic work within the hull moulds. X Class Jonathan Wilkins (54), Phil KD (35) and Alan KD (84) were going for it in a 10min 3-way shoot out. Alan KD also debuting a new Phantom Evo powered by an electric surfboard out-runner motor. Jono edged slightly on speed and took the first heat. But unfortunately a technical issue forced him to retire from Heat 2. Phil KD suffered a broken wire terminal allowing Alan KD only needing a few laps in a 2nd heat to win. However Jono did set the fastest lap time of the day. Filming for Surface drive to Survive was taking place throughout the day with plenty of footage captured. A much more interesting take on the racing and more involved with the people over simply footage of boats going round. Some still shots taken are on the OMRA website.