Women's Worlds

Congratulations Sarah Arnold on yet another day win at 137kph (85 mph), increasing her overall lead to 196pts

Sharing the middle of the podium today were Alisa McMillian (AUS) at 157kph (98 mph) in 18m class and Jo Davis (AUS) at 130kph (81 mph) in Club Class.

Enjoying all the racing action live or in a replay when time suits you? You're not alone!

To date, the trackers have reported 2.1million positions and been viewed by 800-1,200 viewers per day.

The top 3 nations cheering the competitors on? Australia (22%), USA (18%) and Germany (15%).

You can still catch all the action at gtracklive: http://www.gtracklive.com/event.php?eventID=53

CJ for WWGC2020

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 8:19:22 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Congratulations Sarah Arnold on yet another day win at 137kph (85 mph), increasing her overall lead to 196pts

Sharing the middle of the podium today were Alisa McMillian (AUS) at 157kph (98 mph) in 18m class and Jo Davis (AUS) at 130kph (81 mph) in Club Class.

Enjoying all the racing action live or in a replay when time suits you? You're not alone!

To date, the trackers have reported 2.1million positions and been viewed by 800-1,200 viewers per day.

The top 3 nations cheering the competitors on? Australia (22%), USA (18%) and Germany (15%).

You can still catch all the action at gtracklive: http://www.gtracklive.com/event.php?eventID=53

CJ for WWGC2020

Thanks CJ. Miss you at the Ridge. I see they've cancelled the launch and day Thursday(there) Wednesday(here) due to an approaching storm, and the forecast is for rain tomorrow (last scheduled flying day). NSW needs the rain, hope it's enough to break the drought.

Hey Dan,

I miss the motley crew at Ridge Soaring. Say g'day to Tom, Doris, John, Bill, Marty and the gang when you see them. Doing my Diamond Goal as a gliding noob to Cumberland and back between lake effect snow showers still rates as my best glider flight ever!

As for the WWGC, the rain is the best possible thing for the population and Sarah! Not so flash for those trying to improve their standing, however. To lose only 3 days to weather during the worst bushfires in living memory is a pretty remarkable outcome for a 2 week comp but hey, we're glider pilots. Can't help wanting just that little bit more.....

CJ

Thanks CJ. Miss you at the Ridge. I see they've cancelled the launch and day Thursday(there) Wednesday(here) due to an approaching storm,
and the forecast is for rain tomorrow (last scheduled flying day). NSW needs the rain, hope it's enough to break the drought.

That poor continent needs that rain regardless of the effect on the contest.
Fingers crossed for many reasons.

I can't find anything that says the last day was cancelled and the contest is over.

Anyone have any more news?

Lou

Pray for rain!!!!!

The next to last day was cancelled for rain and the last day is forecast to be hopeless as well. Rain dance scheduled here.

Organizers are discussing changing awards to a day earlier - Friday.

Can't wait to see Sarah holding that gold medal!!!

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 8:26:19 PM UTC-5, Karl Striedieck wrote:
Pray for rain!!!!!

The next to last day was cancelled for rain and the last day is forecast to be hopeless as well. Rain dance scheduled here.

Organizers are discussing changing awards to a day earlier - Friday.

Can't wait to see Sarah holding that gold medal!!!

It will complete the set! Rain dancing in the snow up here...

Yes, I'll be crossing my fingers for rain too. But if they fly one more day, that would be OK too. I'm confident Sarah Arnold would find a way to win. She has flown superbly and consistently throughout #wwgc2019. Cheers to her and the rest of the US Women's Soaring Team and many thanks to all the donors make representing the USA possible. I look forward to watching Sarah Arnold at the upcoming 20-Meter Worlds and future World Gliding Championships. Watch out guys, there's a new Sheriff in town!

Best of luck Sarah!

- Chris Schrader

And here's the nearest (25 miles) TAF/METAR: https://en.allmetsat.com/metar-taf/a....php?icao=YSTW

Showers, smoke and low clouds all day

On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 7:55:40 AM UTC-5, Karl Striedieck wrote:
SHE SCOOOORRRRREES! Sarah Arnold clobbered the field on the first day at the Women's Worlds in Australia.

On the 15th (16th) a Czech pilot ahead of the pack turned #1 then
retraced and landed on the first leg; strange! Illness?
JMF