With a forecast for a good soaring day, the club gliders were got out and many private gliders were rigged.
It was decided to make it an aerotow only operation as numbers on the ground were low.
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Launching started just before midday with the Wynster away first on a declared 300 km to Candover Church. 230 (Pete S), 611 (Phil M) and the HOG (John P) set off on the new Club 200 km task, Blandford - the Park - Cullompton for 204 km - underset with hindsight but still great fun. All completed and were joined by Wyn when he realised his XC speed into the wind was too slow to complete a 300 - good decision.
Rowan took Ruth on a date in the 505 with some XC training round the Club 100 task, Tiverton East and Yeovil. I think I heard her say that she'd like a bit more height before pushing on but I bet it was a great learning exercise.
Jonathan S, Chris H, Jeff T, Mike F and Dave C all had some great local soaring as did Adrian - until the long grass runway in that well used field on Luppit Common dragged him down!
Roly did some TL flying, Lisa took one her pilots for real flight and Heather was busy all day around the launch point - thanks Hev.
Top day of fun made possible for the many by the few with special thanks to Si L who spent the day towing us all to a thermal - many thanks.
Graham and Cheryl supplied sustenance and had many walkers in as a bonus.
