With Sunday's forecast looking sub-optimal we were keen to make the most of Saturday. James, Henry and crew set off on an early start for Halesland (Mendip Gliding Club) to the ridge of dreams!
We rigged and had one of Terry and Jojo's famous brakfasts before a postponed brief at 1100.
The task was Halesland - Gillingham - Cerne Abbas - Wincanton - Halesland for 130 km. There were 10, 5 and 0.5 km barrel sizes for the three classes.
Despite several valiant attempts to get started, only two pilots managed to make something of the approaching sea air.
The pundit, Mick (Park), made the first TP and almost made it to the second but had to turbo home.
The intermediate, Jeff (Halesland), made the first TP then landed out at The Park and took an aerotow retrieve to glide home.
After the de-rig and BBQ, teams went on their way as Sunday's weather looked decidedly flash-bang worthy.
Henry
