What an end to the week…
Woke to a welcome change, gridding on the north end, so nice and close to the campsite! ⛺️
Briefing at 10:00am set Task A of 193.9km heading south first for a change. One of the turnpoints set at ‘Far Far Away’ very appropriate!
Forecast had it to cut off fairly early today, which meant Dan actually planned to start early off the start line. Launching began at 11:40am with the Start line opening at 12:57pm. However, Dan seemed to have a change of mind, and didn’t go immediately. Waiting for 10 mins or so before heading off.
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| Dan with a new hat (Sally Hender) |
We headed to the pub for lunch in the sun, while Dan made his way around the Task. The first turnpoint seemed to be tricky for everyone, most looking like they were getting low. Dan got to 900ft just after we ordered lunch at the pub!!! Fortunately it was a Ploughmans so we had decided we always had the option of a doggy bag! Dan however, had other ideas, and although later told us, “the cows seemed to be getting quite large”, he managed with his usual dogged determination to work his way back up to a reasonable height.
The rest of the task seemed to be pretty straightforward, and he landed back after a 2 hour 13 minute flight, over 229.68km, at 103.08km/h, achieving 10th place for the day with 617points. His best result this week!
We were then able to derig quite easily (for the first time this week!), ready for the journey home tomorrow.
Final position for the week 9th place, out of 38 competitors - a fantastic result, will done Dan. - Sally Hender
