Today was a struggle to get up to 4000 agl for the start. Thermals were choppie
and the lift in the Hobbs area was simply lousy. A MAT for all classes was
called with Jal the first turn, but that was changed to Seminole as the first
turn for all classes. Sports got a 2.5 hr time, Standard was 3 hrs. and 15
Meter was 2.5 hr. Sports lauched first followd by Standard then 15 Meter, First
launch was around 1:30 pm as I said it wasn't booming. Everybody hangs on and
no relights. Large gaggles go out on course. We have to glide to Seminole for
the clouds. As soon as we get thier, lift comes good, bases go to 11 thou, and
now we are havein fun. After Seminole as the first turn people part their ways.
GW runs hard and wins the day in 15 Meter. But Steve Lenoard flying his Zuni
does a great job and comes in 3rd. Hes heard saying" only if he had a 27". All
get home in all classes, and I believe that scores are getting posted on the
SSA web site. Tonight big storms surround Hobbs, and alot of folks are putting
back thier gliders in the boxes. 3 days down, so we have a contest, but 4 days
to go. The line ops is running smooth, with the average time the towplane says
on the ground is about 75 seconds. Fast turns. It was hot today, alot of
moisture in the air. After Seminole I ran straight to Andrews without turning,
but when I turned to head abck to Denver city, them clouds disappeared and
getting back up in choppie lift caused problems, not only for me but others,
Some said the thermals were one sided, one side strong up, the other was
sheared. We will see what tomorrow brings, but tonight we have a light show
going on outside.The green Alien is crusing the ramp tonight, where he ends up
" The Alien will be with them." Thermal tight, Soar high, Fly safe, # 711
reporting.