chelan task 3

we launched to the northwest with the expectation of increasing winds.
the exit cylinder was 10k which ='d the rim across the river. 20 or so
went across 30+ mins before the start and got established on the
flats. in the end it was a smart start, but there was a struggle over
the power lines to regain cloudbase after an into wind push to regain
the start. heading off towards couliee city made for decent cloud
flying, thermals could be weak or ripping bullets following shade line
and cloud line paid off for staying high. Blue hole north of couliee
city as we made for the airport at wilbure. some made a dash north to
gain the north cloud line gaining withthe wind track line. I went
south knowing i would be charging into the wind to regain the course
line & make goal. by doing so I stayed with the clouds. soo cold. 2000
- 3000m is where I stayed for most of the task. the into wind tac i
took worked well. i came into goal high. I could have used more bar,
but my brains couldn't deal with it. as I arrived it was boosting out.
soooo hard to come down safely. again we should have flown to spokane!
many peeps into goal from 3hours flying to 4.5hrs. another epic chelan
sky day! tomorrow looks to be the best EVER!

Dave Hanning
Sun Valley Paragliding &
Ketchum Kites
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208-806-0373
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