Day 1

First day of contest was very challenging due to fast approaching overcast.
Area task was set for just 1h 30minutes.
We knew from the beginning that we have only 50/50 chance to finish task.
As soon start gate was open I started task and made 25km glide to first
cloud which was falling apart. Together with KS and XC we connected with
left overs of the cloud and get extra lift to connect to the next
falling apart clouds. I was able to find a little better lift and
escaped my companions and flew to second sector over sunny area with
some weak lift. Last thermal was 50km from finish and several ridges to
cross with no options for any lift.
I was able to finish task with just 150feet reserve above finish cylinder.
Only seven pilots finished task and large group of contestants landed
just 10km short of finish line.
I took first place for the day.
Brian Milner second Canadian pilot finished forth.
Brian made 2,000km flight breaking several Canadian distance records
just two days before contest.
Link to results
http://www.ssa.org/members/contestreports/ContestResultsFullDetail.asp?contestId=2169&ContestDetailId=6267&ContestName=15+Meter+Nationals


Jerzy