Condor Racing
On Thursday evening a few of the DSGC Condor regulars ventured into the world of the UK Virtual Soaring Club which is open to real life glider pilots from around the country. Thursday was the first of a 10 race series restricted to Cirrus gliders.
The task was Devon based starting at Brentor, with turn points at Holsworthy and Crediton West before returning to Brentor. Geoff L, John D, and DC joined the task to be faced with about 40 gliders jostling for position, it being a regatta start.
All got away successfully but conditions proved to be quite tricky with light thermals. Only 20 made it to the finish, all 3 DSGC contenders being amongst the landouts. We were made welcome by the regulars and it was good practice for those of us who need to improve our thermalling.
Next race Thurs 11th March, servers open 19.40 for a start at around 20.00, all welcome, you will need to join the UK VSC discord group.- DC
