"Gary didn't really show up as he usually does. I'm very happy with the win," said De Graaf, 34, who had a 75% checkout success and began with an 11-dart finish.

While many fans will be quite happy to learn of journalists covering their club getting a soaking, as a public farce it takes some beating.

“People just decided they weren’t feeling happy about things,” she added.

After a passer-by told him that seeing it had made them feel happy, Ian was inspired to build a full-sized yacht.

"I'm happy to get more chances but it is down to me to put myself in a good position to score," the 27-year-old said.