SAFA Skysailor Magazine

38 SKY SAILOR March-April-May | AUTUMN 2026 My first ever XC flight at Forbes Brianna towing at Locksley and at Rainbow Beach flying has been when they were simply having fun and not taking it too seriously, so that would be my approach too. A quick crash course in SeeYou Navigator before take-off was also invaluable. With just a glance, I’d be able to see my distance to goal and know whether I’d make it or need to find lift. After launching, I focused on staying high (although, as our team leader Steve had cautioned, it’s not always necessary to ride a thermal all the way to the top), and enjoying myself. When I heard over the radio that our team was going for it, my first thought was,’ I’m not ready!’ Yet,