SAFA Skysailor Magazine

24 SKY SAILOR March | April 2022 Open Class overall results 1. Attila Bertok, Moyes Litespeed RX5 Pro 6710 points 2. Jonny Durand, Moyes Litespeed RX3.5 Pro 5945 points 3. Scott Barrett, Aeros Combat 5620 points Sport Class overall results 1. Richard Hughes, Moyes Gecko 155 4290 points 2. Peter Garrone, Moyes Gecko 155 3583 points 3. Richard Mcleod, Wills Wing Sport 2 2306 points The Emma Martin Award: Richard Mcleod the promised strong climbs to 10 grand at the second TP. Jonny picked a 9-up and skied out, with Attila, Blenkie, Jonas and myself making up the lead gaggle. Finally, we could pull in the bar – the race was on! That feeling, however, was quickly dispensed as the third leg took us straight across a big blue hole and we were back to crappy lift and long, toe-pointing glides. Attila, knowing he’s got the trophy all but bagged, became a passenger and let the rest of us do the hard work. Scott rejoined, and together we made a low save 12km out from the final TP, providing the gaggle with some much needed beeps. It was getting late, and this would be one of our last climbs, topping out at an inadequate 4000ft. Making goal was becoming out of reach. We struggled on, turning in anything that wasn’t sink, gaining a few more k. I snagged a little bubble just big enough for one, and managed to top out at 5000ft, 6km from the final turn. The glide to the deck was on, landing well after 7pm. Attila won the day 10km short, I in second, followed by Jonas, Blenkie, Scott, Jonny, Noma, and several others close behind. A long hard day indeed.” It’s a wrap! Forbes 22 is done The final day got canned, due to predicted OD the safety committee pulling the pin, it was time for an airconditioned presentation at the Forbes Aeroclub. We thank everyone for making this possible, we cannot wait to come back next year and be able to welcome more international pilots! Fantastic Forbes 2022