Dualling and Dolphins

 Amy soars high and spots Dolphins whilst Andy R rigs

 Coming into land with Benan on board

Happy faces after some cracking flying

After such a long spell of windy and wet weather It was great to get out and up in the air again.  Whilst the masses headed to Perranporth we chose Chapel as the forecast was for the wind to increase and back so as we were hoping to get some hangy tandems in that is where we went.

On arrival conditions were fine for paragliding although there was a little north in the breeze.  By the time I rigged the Tandem the wind was on the increase and backing to come smack on as forecast, ideal.  Whilst waiting for the tandems to arrive i took the opportunity of test flying a Rush 3 and was soon up around the 400' mark having fun, such a lovely wing.  Spotting the tandems arrive it was back to earth where by now it was breezy enough.

Amy who had had her Dual flight bought for her as a birthday gift by her good friend Benan back in March was along and surprised her friend by returning the honor with a flight as a gift for Benen who's birthday is in two days time. 

Amy was first up and after a good launch we were soon cruising the ridge in the smooth lift.  With her eyes wide open Amy soon spotted something in the sea and to both our delight a pod of Dolphins (well possibly Porpoises) appeared and began playing in the surf. It was a real privilege to watch them surfing the waves and doing full front flips clean out of the water, amazing.  For the full 20 minutes we had not only a cracking flight but also the best seats in the house for their aquatic show.  Coming back to planet earth Amy bubbled with enthusiasm , she had waited a long time for the flight but what a cracker it was.

A short break then it was Benans go.  Another lovely take off soon saw us up and away and having fun. Whilst the Dolphins had moved on the wind had filled a little giving better lift and the chance to play around with the glider.  We had a fine time flying over the area where Benan has spent many hours but now seeing it from a very different aspect.  A cracking landing rounded off the flight and it was big smiles all round.

Super to meet the girls and Richard their friend and super to see youngsters (18) out having fun and really appreciating their environment .

Andy R sneaked in a quick fly on his hangy as the forecast drizzle approached  making our timing perfect.  Lets hope for a few more days like this :))

Quote of the day "There's something you don't see every day!"