I planned to take the first start to avoid possible problems with sea-breezes, lake-breezes, and an approaching front. However, I let "group think" change my plans once I was in the air and in the end I landed short when the day quickly faded.
Since I had time to kill, I took pictures in the start circle.
I played one-to-many start circle games and ended up in a sub-optimal position and time. I had a close call over a large orchard, but slammed into a strong climb that lifted me out of purgatory. At the end of the next glide I ended up low again, but this time there was immediate ride out. I sniff around for a long time before Derreck and I found a budding thermal that got us going again.
I was greeted by a large airliner coming at me as I approached the second turn point. Needless to say it was impressive and a bit scary until it made a sharp turn to the south.
I quickly rounded the 2nd turn point and worked my way to the 3rd turn point with Charlie. By then the day was dying and I glided to a large pasture field short of goal.
Once again the love-bugs were out in force.
The score is available online.
Flights: 1, Duration: 4:14, Distance: 59.3 miles
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