There was a 300km task set Whiddon Down - Salisbury, but after launching Rowan in Libelle CLM, the pundits decided to reverse the task going downwind first. Liam in KHA was next to launch attempting 5 hours locally. Phil and Ron ASH25 711 followed by Pete St Discus 230 and Peter Sm DG1 headed off to the east. Dylan LS7 W7 was also staying local. Jonathan ASW19 877 was going to attempt 100km out and return to Sherborne, but struggled to get away. Pete & Jill Duo Discus OL taking the last launch found that the local conditions had become quite difficult and took ages to regain launch height, but eventually headed off on the club 100. Phil & Ron and Pete St turned Salisbury and then found conditions difficult to the west of North Hill, aborting the task. Peter Sm turned Salisbury but got low and landed safely in a field near Crewkerne. Liam managed to stay high until the effects of the warm front arriving caused him to land after about 4 hours.
Having stuck to the original task, by going west first, congratulations to Rowan for completing 300kms Gold Distance and Diamond Goal.
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| Rowan complete with cheesy grin |
