We woke up to the Bishop wearing a white coat and grey skies above. Not
the forecast we had all dreamed of (shock). Chris the local Portmoak
course instructor spread further gloom with tales of moist air from the North Sea.
After an extended breakfast, we chivvied the crew into
action as the sky was clearing slowly. Within half an hour, the sky
looked extremely encouraging. The club gliders were readied hastily,
along with several private gliders.
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| Team ENW |
Launching commenced by 1100,
with Chris the Portmoak instructor heading for a small ridge called the
graveyard. Mark C and Michael F , quickly followed and worked the small
beat until thermals began to pop. The conditions quickly became booming.
Mark L flew with Simon L for two hours in the DG. Michael F and Mark C
disappeared in a club K21. A host of single seaters were out. Simon M
(SM), James H/Mike S (ENW), Henry F (COR), Peter Smith (1UP) and Paul
Summers (477).
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| A small selection of stunning photos |
Cloud streets formed downwind, while the site
bordered a blue hole with thermals forming overhead. Cloud base was 3000ft
with a strong 20 kt easterly. Very small but strong climbs of 6-8 kt
were common.
Ron J was insisting there will be better weather tomorrow - so we'll be expecting a blizzard!
- Mark and Henry
