As forecast Wednesday turned out to be the best day so far, with more cumulus and a convergence line setting up to the south of the main ridge at over 9,000'.
Merv and Gonzalo went first in 776 closely followed by the two Bobs in 775. Despite the generally stronger conditions, getting established on the stage 1 fire-break proved more difficult, with 775 on the point of running for home before connecting with a strong thermal that put them in a more comfortable position.
Once above the 3rd stage there was an easy run down to the Ordessa gorge and back under the convergence line for both gliders.
After a quick turnaround Bob and Andy took off first in 775 with Merv and Phil shortly after in 776. Having repeated his mistake of having a low scrape before climbing away on the fire-break Bob captured the photographic evidence of 776 inspecting the lower slopes of stage 3.
775 repeated the trip east towards Ordessa and then beat a hasty retreat as the conditions began to soften. 776 recovered from their challenging position and returned having had a good flight at significantly higher altitudes.
Tomorrow is predicted to be the best day of the week...
Bob.
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