Condor Racing
Today's task was to cross the Vercors Massif and finish at the foot of the Alps. Romans - Sisteron - Saint Crepin 179kms. Glider of choice for most was the LS4a, with Geoff Lawrence trying out his Pegasus and Pete Harmer opting for a Genesis.
Geoff's Pegasus
Chris Warnes, David Clements, Geoff Lawrence and John Davis sped off and found a good thermal just after the start, Pete and Stewart Henshall were a little slower to start and missed the good thermal, and had to make a dirty dash for the ridge to get some lift. Gaining height on the ridge wasted a lot of time and the racers were long gone down track. There was careful ridge running to Sisteron,but before the turnpoint a thermal was needed and fortunately one appeared in the right place just in time.
Pete in the Genesis
The run to Saint Crepin was downwind, but lift was found on most of the jagged spurs to enable a finish. Well done Chris with another fast time.
Stewart outside the cockpit taking photos
Nice little task that wasn't quite as straightforward as we had expected, but the scenery was fantastic. - J&P
