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The trick was to launch in the first part of the day – anyone launching after 14:00 got little more than circuits.  A modest turnout and only one private glider rigged (well, it had been left rigged from the previous day).  Just under 10 hours flown off 19 launches – 4 of those accounted for from the 2 flights in the afore mentioned private glider (the lovely LS3-17).
Visits from a couple of former members – Tony Palmer and Clive Harder.  Tony had just stopped by to say hello and asked to be remembered to those long enough in the club to remember him.  Clive took a couple of launches, unfortunately not until after 14:00 change.

Certainly a lot quieter day than the previous Sunday – maybe due to it being Fathers Day or could some have been distracted by events going on in Brazil?  No chance of folks dropping in from other clubs – with pretty much complete cloud cover and a base of 1,800 they wouldn’t have strayed far from their home clubs (where hopefully last weeks drop-ins were practicing doing proper circuits).  The sun did make some brief appearances but those who had the foresight to bring their coats were wearing them.  The occasional, weak, thermal and some slight ridge lift resulted in 20+ minutes being the target for the day.  Top dog honours going to Phil+Carol and Alan P.  A good training day for those needing to refine their take-off and landings and for instructors needing to complete revalidation checks.  A modest 6 hours flown off 38 launches.