It was a very gusty day at the Club, disappointing for those who had hoped to fly, but various maintenance tasks were completed and the North Hill cafe was open for members in a "new normal".
In the evening, the regular Condor race was not upset by the weather, the task was NH2- Eggesford - Lapford - NH2 and a good grid of 6 pilots in a variety of gliders set off.
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| Nice sky (Matt Howard) |
Boy Racers - Dan Hender (Antares17) and Matt Howard (EB29R) set off promptly and breezed round the task, but Stewart Henshall (fully ballasted Discus2) made a late start but then benefitted from those along the route marking climbs. The first 3 places were very close, but on the final glide, Stewart was just able to get his speed up to beat the two superships on handicap.
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| The podium winners (Matt Howard) |
In their own race, Geoff Lawrence (Discus2), David Clements (Duo Discus) and John Davis (Discus2) competed at a more sedate pace.....
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| John Davis passing Forest Glade (Stewart Henshall) |
.....with Geoff managing a good save at the EGG turning point, but all misjudged their final glide and had to have a miracle to get home. Good learning points for all. - J&P
