SAFA Skysailor Magazine

8 SKY SAILOR November | December 2022 convergence would be. Of the 90 or so pilots in the comp, often 70 or so would make goal, and having a good wing loading was needed to fly at the speed necessary to score speed points. Some pilots flew over 50km straight line without a circle at up to 100km/h along the convergence line. The Australians made goal every day or nearly so. Getting to goal nine times out of nine could still see you halfway down the field at the end. Just ask me! Ironically scratchy conditions may have seen us more competitive. Jonny continued the good form we had seen from him earlier this year at home. He won one day scoring 1000 points and ended up in the top 10 just behind Olav Opsanger who he had also battled with here in Australia this past year. Alex Ploner was con- sistent and won once again, especially happy since it was more than a two task comp this time. The Italian team dominated, followed by the German and Czechoslovakian teams. We stayed at Alessandro’s Ostello del Volo , Sigillo. It worked out convenient, cheap and relaxed. A highlight for everyone was the Umbrian food. Every night was a gastronomic adventure usually ending with gelato. The Eurovision Hang Gliding Competition Clockwise from top left: Steve Docherty on launch, Jonny wins task 5 A ‘Don’t get lost’ task board Photos: Courtesy S. Blenkinsop