But it was not as well supported as it might have been. Was that because there was not time to promote the event properly, was it too expensive, or is the marine trade not interested in going horse racing?

Brian Peters, who did a great job - the instigator and ever the realist - has already said the format must change. He would love to do it again and has already beaten Goodwood down on price for a return visit.

But if the day is to succeed - and we could all do with a day away from business - it must be more cost effective.

And the purpose of the day must be precise. I thought this was meant to be a marine trade day. So why did some bring potential buyers?

If this is a marine hospitality day, fine. The Big Boys can stump up for it.

If it's a marine trade day, let's keep it at that and leave the millionaire potential buyers out.

But can the marine trade afford it?

Goodwood was - in corporate hospitality terms - not that expensive.

In comparison, a day at Wimbledon can cost £2,500 a head. A day at Twickers will cost a rugger bugger between £300 and £700.

For some, Goodwood was a snip. For others, it was expensive.

I thought it was a great day for networking. And so did virtually everyone.

But I wasn't picking up the tab.

And some of those who were paying for the day said it was hard to justify the expenditure: wondering where the benefit was.

A common remark from those who invested heavily this time was they would be back again. But not spending at the same level.

We do need a fun day talking to each other, but at the right price (if it's cheap enough, Portsmouth Poll may turn up).

Come on Brian. You can do it.