After a day off yesterday everyone was desperate to fly. The Forecast was for northerly winds starting slightly west going to some easterly component. Gusty and strong 20 - 35kts at surface. Good wave. This all proved to be true but understated. John Simmonds and Mike Birch had an exciting save from a low point of 700ft after a rapid loss of height after release. Once in lift the climb rate and turbulence has to be experienced to be believed. Into wave from as low as 7000ft and up to 19000ft after jumping to the primary wave. The most exciting part of the flight was yet to come, the circuit and landing. Rough as old boots just doesn't cover it. Approaches of over 90kts were needed in some cases. All flew except Stuart Becker who was ready, willing and patiently sat in the glider for over an hour waiting for the conditions to be calm enough for the tug pilot. Alas it never happened so he is top of the list tomorrow. The forecast is for more of the same, whoopie!
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