As predicted, today was very windy from the southeast. We’ve been told that when it’s SE it’s very rarely blown out here, but today seems to be the exception (it’s the Worlds after all :). We were all very surprised when we were told to be on launch by noon, since it looked pretty obvious that it was not taskable, and barely flyable. But we went up anyways...yep it was windy.
We waited all afternoon in the hopes that it would die off enough to allow for safe enough launching conditions off the east launch. A few wind dummies did indeed fly earlier on in the ridge lift, before it got too strong, and during the wait period Crigel flew too, although that seemed to be more a photo op than anything else. Most other people opted to not even open their glider bags in the 35-40 kph gusts. Finally the official word came at 3:30 pm that the day was cancelled, and we all breathed a sigh of relief that now we could go back down the mountain to some shade and a shower. But at least we weren’t rained on!
On a different note, both David and Lee Menzie have been absolutely fabulous towards us...last night they made us a huge dinner, and will be having another farewell party before we all leave. But it may only be a temporary farewell...they are making noises about coming to Canada next summer, to coincide with the PG Nats in Golden. They want to come out and visit, and help out with the meet!
Nicole
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