After a sunny sunrise, some low cloud unexpectedly rolled in. During the morning some drizzly bursts came through, and the gliders had to be wiped down several times, in between the simulated launch failures. Late morning , it all cleared through and allowed some low-level thermals and from 2pm more soaring was achieved.
Cloudbase lifting a little (Jill Harmer)
Thanks to all those who tried to sort out the problem with the winch (later identified to need a new water pump.) Thanks also to Paul Medlock and Graham Barden for changing the winch cables on Friday in preparation for next weeks course.
Changing cables in the midday heat (Peter Smith)
Good Luck to the teams competing at Two-Seater Competition at Pocklington DD3, the Eagle and DG505, and to Dan Hender JDP in Junior Nationals at Aston Down, starting at the weekend, follow the action on Glide and Seek. - J&P
