Tuesday 24th May -Task week

Monday was a wind and low cloud wash out, - but the cold front cleared to give us a nice day on Tuesday......
With the strong westerly wind forecast to drop later, an out and return to Candover Church was set, plus a shorter run downwind for those trying silver distance. The head wind on the return leg proved quite challenging, but 7 gliders completed 307 km.

• Ron and Phil ASH25 711
• Chris W & Nick R DG505 JZK
• Pete and Jill Duo Discus OL
• Matt ASW20 M5
• JB Ventus KJW
• Pete St Discus 230
• Martin LS3 KMV who achieved Diamond Goal.

Lisa ASW20 LH and Dan ASW20 611 made admirable attempts but landed at Wincanton and near Henstridge respectively. Meanwhile:

• Trevor DG101 DG1 completed his Silver badge with a run to The Park
• Rowan Junior KHA completed Silver distance landing at Compton Abbas.

Rowan hitched a lift back to North Hill in a Dimona and then retrieved himself. Back at North Hill:

• James K21 HCX completed his Silver badge with 5 hours local soaring.
• Roly Kestrel 523 flew in the convergences on the Devon Somerset border.

Thanks to Robert and Mike for towing, after which Mike and Dave R also enjoyed some good local soaring.

Congratulations to all the badge achievers.