The Fat Face Night Windsurf 2008 on Hayling Island in Hampshire was a huge success.

The new Fat Face Night Windsurf Champion 2008, Chris Audsley beat 350 windsurfers from across the UK to take the title and the top prize of £1,000.

The windsurfing world gathered at the Fat Face Night Windsurf including all the top names in the sport. Perfect weather conditions with a constant strong wind resulted in exciting race action all day and into the night. The beach was filled with spectators and the unique floodlit racing proved to be fast and furious.

The title went to Chris from Hillhead, Hampshire. Chris's good results all day and his speed ensured he was the first across the line in the final. Chris said: "It feels so good to win in front of such a large crowd. It brings the sport much closer to the public. Normally when we race it's just us out on the water. Every year the Fat Face Night Windsurf just gets bigger and bigger; this year is the best yet and thanks to Fat Face for putting this on.

Second place went to Phil Horrocks from North Wales who said: "Racing in the dark is a surreal experience, it feels like you are floating and you can't predict what might happen which makes it much harder, but at the same time great fun!"

Ben Proffitt from Shropshire took the third spot and said: "The guys were going super fast and I was going well but I just couldn't catch them. The only problem with this event is it just feels like super fun and everyone is just getting out there and having a laugh and no one seems to be taking it seriously! It's awesome racing with so many other windsurfers and in the dark. Bring on next year!"

Results

The Night Windsurf Final

1st Chris Audsley
2nd Phil Horrocks
3rd Ben Proffitt

The Master Blaster Race is a mast start format, which means 350 windsurfers all set off at the same time all with the same goal, to be the first person back. Races all day with a final in the dark!

The Night Time Master Blaster

1st Greg Dunnett
2nd Ed Texier
3rd Justin Goodwin

1st Greg Dunnett from Bournemouth said: "Amazing event and racing in the dark with so many people was incredible!"

2nd Ed Texier from Emsworth said: "I'm over the moon with my result and the Fat Face Night Windsurfing event eclipses all other events!"

3rd Justin Goodwin from East Sussex said: "This event is like no other it's so good racing with the pros and with so many spectators clearly loving the racing"

We caught up with events manager Ian Williams who said: "This has been a fantastic weekend and the wind gods have been on our side. A record number of competitors enjoyed fantastic racing and all the spectators enjoyed the Fat Face Night Windsurf 2008. Roll on 2009!"