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Title: Winter Soaring
Post by: rogallo on October 10, 2019, 06:45:02 AM

Anyone here partake in a bit during the winter??

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: billscottni on October 10, 2019, 13:30:18 PM

JP & I have done in the past, gets harder the older you get though.  :-\ :-\
Some of the best flying I've had has been in the Winter months, just need to wrap p well and really protect the hands. Helps if you can get the car close too  :) :)

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: andrew wallace on October 10, 2019, 18:38:53 PM

Yea I usually fly off the beach over the winter
Mind you the north wind would cut the face of you

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: Peter on October 10, 2019, 20:01:53 PM

Yes - we fly through the winter from Kilakee.  Weather permitting of course so in reality there can be long gaps in activity. We try and meet 2-2.30 Saturday afternoons at the car park on the Featherbed.  Speaking of which - this coming Saturday looks promising.

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: Scorpio on October 11, 2019, 00:51:18 AM

Yes there are a few of us from SRFC that brave the elements. Full thermal gear necessary! Kilakee mainly. The odd time at old Wicklow head.

Would venture to Mt Leinster if there was a get together organised and weather looked promising. Harder to do with the shorter days.

Cheers

Conor

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: rogallo on October 12, 2019, 09:33:39 AM

I try to get to the Old Head once a month for the winter. Plenty of wind but can get cold. As Scorpio said wrap up and prepare for the elements. Would there be much interest in a winter meeting? Would have to be organised on the week as the weather is so changeable.

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: billscottni on October 12, 2019, 11:58:05 AM

I'd try and get down for a Winter meeting Ralph

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: rogallo on December 02, 2019, 10:51:11 AM

Kevin O D and his son joined me for a cold but enjoyable session on the North face of Clara (Millstreet) today.

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: Fred on December 02, 2019, 12:43:16 PM

As long as it's not raining :)

Below, France last week, Treviere (at the sea) and towing in Creuilly.

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: Fred on December 02, 2019, 12:48:57 PM

A few more actually

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: mario on December 08, 2019, 17:28:31 PM

Hummmm 8)

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: rogallo on January 05, 2020, 11:48:47 AM

My first of the new year

Title: Re: Winter Soaring
Post by: billscottni on January 05, 2020, 12:57:57 PM

well done Ralph, I haven't managed to get out yet still trying to get rid of this cold/flu I've had since before Xmas :(