Andre Scheurle kept the German flag flying with and impressive fourth place and a very confident drive.

Sanches Consuegra was also flying high with his newly strengthened and modified boat, and stepped onto the jetty with his biggest smile.

Unfortunately these heroics were to no avail and the starting grid will be set-out with the results from the first timed trial.

This means that the top five will be led by Arif Al Zafreen in pole position. Hot on his heels will be Colin Jelf, Tommy Walsten, Uvis Slateris, and Philippe Tourre. Less than a second covers them, and it is going to be a close scramble to the first buoy tomorrow.

Because this circuit is tight; the Monaco of Formula 2000 we shall be eliminating some of the over 20 boats with a series of short races tomorrow morning, ready for the Grand Prix just after high noon .