Competition Enterprise Day 3
The task was "a string of pearls" or a line of turning points stretching from Snowdon to Rye in Kent. Pick off as many of these along the way as you could or ignore most of them and fly as far as you want under the OLC system.
Another day of mixed meteorology. Earlier prophesied as a 750kms day - in practice it was a lot less helpful; though the day winner, Chris Gill did manage 560kms out to Cambridge and half way back. Most managed more like 200kms and there were several land outs.
Two managed significant wave climbs including Dan Hender who was special guest in the back of a Duo Discus flown by Robert Vaughan from Denbigh.
Dan Hender climbing in wave
Phil & JB in DD3 managed 180kms going just past Worcester racecourse before turning back; faced with lowering cloud and concern of sea air from the Bristol Channel.
A couple of low saves with one finger hovering over the starter button, and the others crossed, saw them return safely to the end of the ridge again with crossed fingers it would still be working! - Phil Morrison
Well done Phil 9th for the day and 6th overall after 3 days.
