SAFA Skysailor Magazine

8 SKY SAILOR December-January-February | SUMMER 2025/2026 Taylor presenting updates from SAFA. The evening brought a home cooked Mexican dinner, and a relaxed presentation with Steve Blenkinsop presenting three pilots with their FAI Bronze badge. While still leaving time for the NRL Grand Final! Calmer weather on Monday allowed for landing practice, with around 35 tows as pilots put new techniques to use. In total, the weekend saw 171 tows without incident – a credit to the organisation and the professionalism of everyone involved. It was wonderful to see Curt Warren back teaching, he ran an aerotow endorse- ment course alongside the event for three new pilots, including his 15-year-old son Wylie! Big welcome to the three new pilots: Tim, Jakota and Wylie. A huge thank-you to all involved in bring- ing this event to life. Especially to our tug pilots, Blaino and Marco, for their patience and precision in the tow paddock; to the Photos: Vicki Cain Fantastic Forbes Team Challenge!