Rather a grim forecast for Thursday with possible low cloud in the morning and rain in the afternoon with an increasing south south westerly wind. But not to be daunted the Thursday regulars turned up, and the cloud wasn't as low as forecast, and the wind seemed acceptable so the launchpoint was set up promptly and launching began.
The first launch broke the swivel on the cable and the parachute and strop ended up in what used to be the woodland! Second launch broke the weak link, despite that it was quite soarable and pleasant in the air, but as expected the approach proved to be rather exciting, with the increasing wind blowing up the gully.
After an Instructor's discussion, they decided to have another pair of launches to give some more experience of tricky conditions to the members.
John took the next cable and whilst watching the launch proceed, Pete decided to call it a day with the wind gusting up to 30 knots. In the Clubhouse, Pete gave an impromptu altimetry briefing.
