Briefing at 10am, with a very optimistic weather forecast, looking like a very good day ahead. However…. Airspace restrictions for the Royal Flight could put a fly in the ointment!
The grid was set up early, but with the restrictions, launching was held until 12:00pm. However, as soon as possible launching commenced, 12:07pm was the first launch, and with the four tugs, the grid was completed by 1pm.
All four of the North Hill gliders flew today, Dan Hender (JDP), Paul Medlock (JDD), Phil Morrison and Alan Rappaport (DD3) and JB and JP (AXJ) bringing up the rear!
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| Waiting for the off (Rob Hender) |
Dan:
"Flew north 5km to the first turn point, then headed south, smashing all the turn points along the way, got to Weymouth to achieve Bonus Sea points. Then headed west to attempt extra distance, then I turned east and aimed for Lasham where I thought the weather was supposed to be bombastic! Fairly straightforward leg, but not as good as I hoped. Plan to get to Lasham go past and return to Lasham, but ended up turning as the weather looked as though it was deteriorating.
Headed back the way I came, struggled and got disconnected from the climbs, so ended up landing at The Park."
JDP at The Park - long retrieve (Sally Hender)
JP:
"Very windy and broken thermals, we really struggled to get going. Glorious running last bit to Weymouth but a slog after turning back into wind. Tag teamed with flying!
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| Weymouth (John Pursey) |
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| Bonus Sea Points (John Pursey) |
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| Compton Abbas (John Pursey) |
Team Hender got back at 10pm after an enjoyable pub meal. Team Eagle assisted by team JDD (Paul and Shaun) finally got back at 11pm and enjoyed a quick pasta meal before retiring for the evening. (Rigging can wait until tomorrow)!
Results
- Sally Hender
