I did this race 2 years ago in fantastic conditions, this years race could not have been much different. The rain started at 0500 and did not stop until i was half way home. But lets not let some rain & wind damped things.

Registration on Friday was easy, they have a good system set up where you flow through and no hold up due to large lines. A free Drumstick always helps things go smoother. In and out of registraion inside 5 mins.

The race is good, not closed roads bit a good fast course, you couldnt see anything during the swim and it was very weedy and rocky at the start which was not good for the beach start, could easily turn an ankle before you actually start. Probably the only downside about the course. The bike has a few hills but a really long quick section to make up for it, the run is relativly flat which makes for quick run times with 95% on track/tarmac, thankfully as lots of grass would have been interesting and slick to say the least.

Due to the terrible weather there were punctures and a few accidents but the static & mobile marshalls seemed to have everything under control and i saw the mobile mashalls pull over everytime to make sure the triathletes were in good order and not in trouble. Big thumbs up.

 U cant expect much if any local support on a day like this but there were people out on the run course, they may have been with athletes and gone for a walk but it was fantastic to see people not gathered just at the finish.

Coming into the finish straight is great, big cheer over the tanoy system always brings a smile to your face.

The Vitruvian always put on a good package for the money. Hoodie, Finishers T-Shirt, Medal, Water Bottle and some food at the end. Also ther e was massage available which i didnt sample. 

Terrible conditions but good race. My 2nd time racing and comfirmed my original opinion that this is a race for beginers all the way through to the most experienced.