Easter Sunday 4th April

Frontal clearance overnight with a developing ridge behind gave a fine start, the wind was stronger than expected giving a particularly cold feel on the field. The ridge was kicking off thermals with tantalising wave bars at times. The task of the day was Tiverton - Yeovil Res (with some exploration to find wave before they set off. Pete (230), Simon (SM) and John P (H5) completed the task, Joe D (703) made a valiant attempt leaving after the others but landed near TP2. Meanwhile local conditions got better and better with gusty strong climbs to 3300ft QFE lasting until after 6:00pm. Jimbob (KHA) and John B (M5)also had long flights staying local. Most training flights were ~1 hour in the afternoon, and there was 1 trial lesson. 28 members flew and there were 8 private gliders and 5 club gliders.