Thursday, August 20, 2009

Another long task.

We went up Sun peaks today with a forecast for light winds. We called a 124 km task knowing it was not likely doable but the other options weren't any better so we opted to over call the day rather than under call it.

I found it very rough around launch and pushed forward not wanting to spend a lot of time in the nasty air. I was in good position for the last start time and headed out alone. I was able to catch several pilots right away but pushed a little too hard and ended up low. With the help of a few other pilots around I was able to stay off the ground and managed to spec out leaving every one else behind and low. I had a long glide to the next ridge and found Ross low and on life support. John Orders came in behind us and we managed to bring Ross back to life. The three of us worked together for the next thirty km moving at a good pace. Once we got close to the turn point we couldn't get high enough to tag it. We ended up landing by the cliff just below. Another pilot came by a half hour latter and managed to get around the turn point where the three of us failed. Not sure who but I here three may have gotten further. Hope for good weather tomorrow.

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