SAFA Skysailor Magazine

7 July | August 2024 SKY SAILOR The ‘Drag Ducks’ made a re-appearance this year and helped slow down Tony Cross (winner of the first two days) to (allegedly) allow Neale Halsall and Rohan to overtake him on the last flying day. Winners Open Sport 1. Neale Halsall Neil Hollingsworth 2. Rohan Holtkamp Tushar Pokle 3. Tony Cross Noel Bear 13. Michael Free – Major Prize: Winner of purple instrument pod (donated by Neale Halsall in memory of Emma Martin) with a BlueFly and powerbank provided by HG Comps Floater V Teams – Winner 1. Andy Phillips Flap Attack (Neale Halsall, 2. Peter Lissenburg Vic Hare, Michael Free, Tushar 3. Keith Lavers Pokle, and driver Jeff Considine) Gliders arriving at goal Photos: Karyl Griemink Michael Free’s shadow on Birchip silo Photo: Neale Halsall Tow paddock and presentation Photos: Tracey Meyer The State of Origin Challenge was resurrect- ed with keen competition between six states! Ultimately, Victoria reigned supreme, with South Australia not far behind. It was interesting to note that Andy Phillips (the inspiration for the Floater V class) won Floater V – a division created a couple of years ago by HG Comps to help encourage older pilots who still want to compete but using their floater gliders.