Women's Worlds

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%).

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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

Lou, the contest is not over and won’t be untill the last contest day is flown or cancelled. The first window in which one of those two things may happen is about 7hrs from now (2300 Zulu). They will make every effort to fly but at this stage, I’d put the chances at 20%?

CJ

Thanks CJ - based on the chatter, I thought yesterday would have been Task 12 and the last day of the contest.

Lou

On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 10:38:46 AM UTC-5, MNLou wrote:
I can't find anything that says the last day was...

NSW, Australia is 16 hours ahead of USA EST.
If I calculate correctly, it's now 3AM on last day...
Not over just yet!

On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11:02:08 AM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 10:38:46 AM UTC-5, MNLou wrote:
I can't find anything that says the last day was...

NSW, Australia is 16 hours ahead of USA EST.
If I calculate correctly, it's now 3AM on last day...
Not over just yet!

For a look at the weather, look at https://keepitsoaring.com/informatio...eepit-weather/ and scroll to the bottom for the meteogram.