Canadian Nationals Day 2

We had some early cloud that looked to be building quite solidly. Will and other locals suggested that it would probably 'blue up' as the day progressed, but it looked like the kind of day in Australia where it would blow up before it would blue up. The sky did clear, or at least stopped building though nobody was in a hurry to launch after a couple windtechs probed around the sky without success. The task was pushed back a couple of times before Will told everyone that there would be no more waiting, conditions were soarable, so get off the hill you bunch of girls blouses (or something like that). He's a really nice guy so we all obeyed.

The task was a 75Km race to the south with goal at Spur Valley. When we finally dragged ourselves off the hill there was a moderate westerly, see previous comments about mozzies and grizzlies. This was enough incentive for all but a couple of adventurous souls. In terms of flying conditions, today could not have been further from yesterday. Very strong climbs with sharp edges and some punishing sink was the norm. Those who stayed high flew the task relatively easily but it was at the maximum work rate to keep things in shape and overhead. One pilot flying a Magus broke some C lines recovering from a series of collapses. Our own Gavin Zahner blasted home finishing third for the day and currently 4th overall.

Task 2

1 - Jamie Messenger, UK - 2:08:06
2 - Matt Beechinor, USA
3 - Gavin Zahner

7 - James T
11 - Heike
47 - Benn :-(

Flying for me is always a process of exploration and today I explored just how much sinking air can possibly exist on a very large, sunny, wind-ward facing mountain range. Further testing is needed for a definitive answer, but the prelimianry results suggest it's a hell of a lot more than you'd imagine.

Results are not online yet but will be at:
http://www.gravsports.com/Paragliding%20Pages/Canadian_Nationals_07/Canadian_Nationals.htm