After talk last night of the fabulous day predicted for today and a possible 500k task, there was disappointment when we looked to the skies this morning. It was likely to be flyable, but nothing like the conditions that had been suggested.
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| Ready to go - but forgot the fancy dress (Sally Hender) |
Hence at briefing, a much shorter 157km task ‘A’ was set. After a group photo at the front of the grid, with the doctors and nurses fancy dress outfits taking pride of place, launching commenced at 11.30am. The start line then opened at 12.28, Dan was the sixth glider to call his start, never one to wait with the pack!!!
Back in time for a late lunch (Sally Hender)
Again he was with the leading group, topping up to a lovely 4000ft just before the first turn point (TOW) Towcester. He then met a pack of gliders coming the other way, all using the same lift. However, he continued the next leg following Chris Gill (LEW) and Peter Freeland (766), although he had to top up his height so fell behind, this meant he was third back to the airfield. Final place for today 17th, and 19th in the competition so far. Doing well!- Sally Hender
