Day one take off at the Mynd
Morning tea in the campsite, what a view of the Mynd
4 hours clipped in and it can bacome a bit tiring
Gliders lined up at Bache, guess which one is mine?
Picking up 3rd overall and pretty pleased :)
Day one saw us head up the Mynd where under a lively looking sky a 114k race to goal was set. Conditions were bouncy and pretty soon a large gaggle of us were hovered over the back and out on course. Despite good looking conditions things changed rapidly with plenty landing in the first 20k. Still I flew a good first section before making a silly move (radio suck) and getting myself into trouble so landing at the 55 k mark. Frustrating as i should have known better but there you go. Only two flexis made goal so not a disaster but still disappointing.
Day two saw us head north to Langollen where we had interesting conditions (rain). Still managing to get away with the first group just as the rain arrived we were rewarded with some fun flying on its leading edge before having to glide into the next band which blocked our course. Another frustrating day as I just missed the lowest of saves on exiting ( well nearly) the rain and watching Geoff Brook (ex student) climb out from 150' to make goal, one of only two flexi's and win the day, WELL DONE GEOFF.
Day three and four saw us sit four several hours in nice weather on the Mynd and Bache respectively more frustration !
Day five was back at Bache with a 106k race via two turn points (Ludlow and Shrewsbury) back to base at Lydbury North. Tricky to get off the hill and tricky to get away but several of us managed it and the fun began. Again a good looking day quickly turned tricky and gliders were landing at regular intervals. Four hours flying saw me land just short of goal (170meters to be precise) for a final bit of frustration! Still it was a lovely if challenging flight with some great views of both Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
A cracking comp, a cracking camp site, some cracking weather and great company, good to see the Kernow boys out at play. The result, Third overall in the series so really can't complain :) Well done also to Grahm May (Daisy) on his 2nd place in the club class and Graham A for his 4th place.
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