An enthusiastic group got the kit out in good time and we enjoyed a morning of some sporty flying off the cross runway in the strengthening wind. Robin Davenport completed his winter refreshers with some real and simulated launch failures. Jon Huband rigged his Ventus and plumbed himself in (a process that should have an "18" certificate), in preparation for for a trip to the ridge. However, around lunchtime, the wind rapidly increased and discretion rather than valour became the order of the day. Truth be told, the instructors were quite relieved to get all the gliders back in the hangar in one piece. Many thanks to Graham Turner for turning up so promptly to drive the winch.