4000m cloud base. Light to Mod SW.
A big day after a slow start once again. We were off at midday, but survived with climbs not much more than 300m about the top for about an hour. Infact most went down, leaving Gill, Martin, Peter, Rob and myself to hang around of the others to get back up in the van. Martin went first down the valley whilst I waited for the rest to all get to a high position (by this time around 2500m). Martin unfortunately bombed at the Cemetery. When Peter and I arrived we were able to climb to near 3000m and cross easily, by this time the others now launching at PN. Rob got to the quarry spine a bit low and also bombed. Gill landing with Martin as she was feeling tired.
An easy romp to Avila for Peter and I. Cus forming with the convergece at around 4000m just short of Avila and swinging to the N. Peter and I flew N to avoid airspace, but Peter ended up missing a low save at around the 70km mark. Phil, Nick and Jonothan managed to get over the Pass on their second attempt, but landing around the 30km mark.
Wave and Cirrus comming in during the late afternoon. Not a good omen for tomorrow!
September 1st, 2011 at 21:32
Hi Phil Nick and Jonotahan.
No Alan this year?
Have a nice week.
I forgot this was your week.
What new gider do you have Phil?
Colin