Ian F3F Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 6 hours ago, Nigel_W said: Hi all, sorry but despite hoping the forcast might improve, it hasn't, so the comp is OFF. The right call, the forecast is looking a little more optimistic for a morning's heavy fun Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian F3F Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 It's sods law that the conditions on the slope carried from blowy to ballistic. The rain could be seen in the area but never really arrived at whitesheet. I had the harrier ballast up to 3.8kg and when the air was good she was ballistic! It was great to see some club mates and hopefully not slow the Harrier down too much with my thumbs. A PB day today. Next month- with luck Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Hello everybody, hope lockdown has treated you well. As Wiltshire is in Tier 2 we have reviewed the Covid guidance and the next SWL event on 6th December is able to go ahead. Please enter on the calendar item Here or, for new entrants, by supplying details as per the first post in this thread. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Starting to look a lot like a North wind. Can whitesheet do North? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Not really. I've sent a PM Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Hi everyone, There is a possibility that the wind direction may be too far north or east on Sunday for White Sheet. If so, Allen would like to try and arrange a venue for Eastbourne, but we need at least at least 8 entries to make this worthwhile. Please could you reply ASAP if you ARE willing to do a comp at Eastbourne. List so far: Allen Nigel William Graeme John M Pete B JP ?? Greg?? Tony R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 I must add a note that the arranging of this comp is currently provisional. The GBSRA committee is currently considering whether it is advisable to continue with the winter leagues in between lockdowns, given our moral responsibility to set an example and that a number of fliers live in Tier 3 areas so would not be eligible to attend. I will try to get clarity on this by Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyslapnut Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Eastbourne is good as long as it is not Butts Lane. Regards Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I’ll go to Eastbourne if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 As I tier 3 flier. my view is that if events can be run to support those that are able to attend then they should not be stopped because of my inability to come along. IMO the sport needs to carry on, it needs to maintain a level of engagement and interest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I wholeheartedly agree with Mike. It is legal and it is not an ‘avoid if possible’ category. Anybody who does not wish to attend should of course not attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian F3F Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Just seen that Wales is now open, might be tempted by the wrecker. But I agree that the race does not break any rules. It is understandable that the GBSRA are cautious. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 As newbie I'm happy to travel anywhere, so long as there's potential for some good flying to be had. I understand peoples comments about keeping the sport going etc, but I will not be put off if you postpone until all can attend. Hope to meet some of you Sunday and learn as much as I can about f3f. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I think that if it’s legal and fun, then there’s no reason not to. The winter leagues (and the Woollyback to which you are all welcome on 27th/26th) are informal events and nothing rides on them. If it were the BMFA League and World Championship Team membership were involved, I would of course think differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 You can add Peter Burgess to the list and John Phillips is a maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I am currently trying to get permission to fly at Bopeep but it is very late notice for Firle Estates If we get a yes we will need to communicate with the paragliders once up there and make them aware, but I personally think it's a great site for F3F assuming the wind stays NE, it's been doing a lost of changing over the last few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Firle estates have said yes. Just waiting to hear back from southern hang gliding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 16 hours ago, Allen Elliott said: You can add Peter Burgess to the list and John Phillips is a maybe Tony Robertson is a maybe also, as I believe Bo Peep is not a long climb up a hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, Tone-the-glider said: Tony Robertson is a maybe also, as I believe Bo Peep is not a long climb up a hill? Carpark at the top of the hill and a short ish walk along the hill, Nearest post code BN26 6UJ At least this is the assumed position of the comp but we could fly the other side of the carpark if there are no paragliders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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