Pressing on, the second known sequence was flown in reducing visibility, and almost without warning a short shower of rain and sleet just after Paul Moslin had launched prompted a rapid recall. A temporary improvement allowed all remaining pilots to get airborne, although two elected to not fly the programme in the reduced visibility. The traditional good evening meal in the London Gliding Club restaurant with a few drinks rounded off a pretty successful but very cold day.

Sunday dawned with similar weather, and an attempt to fly the unknown sequence was regrettably abandoned at mid-day due to ever stronger winds and poorer visibility. The trophy and medals were presented by Andy Roch, Dunstable's smiling CFI. The Dan Smith Memorial Trophy, awarded to the first Sports level glider pilot, and this year also the overall winner's Gold medal both went to first timer Jon Gowdy. His mentor Guy Westgate, a tad over one percent behind, bagged the Silver medal, and our most welcome visitor Jan Rolinek from the Czech Republic took the Bronze.

The CD thanked all of the competitors for their good safe airmanship in the conditions. Thanks also to Steve Green and his team of Judges and assistants, and to scorer Cindy Copsey with Nick B in attendance driving the BAeA's new Fair Play scoring system at it's first outing. All together a very pleasant weekend.

Ray Stoward, Contest Director