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The launch is completely surrounded by trees, therefore caution is advised when assessing the wind strength and direction at launch. The true wind speed is extremely hard to judge. Often the wind at launch seams very light yet it's perfectly soarable. If the wind on the ground is 10 - 12mph the true wind could be 25mph. Watch the trees behind take off to try to assist in assessing the wind speed. The take off looks more daunting than it actually is, but a committed take off is essential as it is relatively shallow and to counter the turbulence near the trees. Start your run as far back against

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Today at the launch23 Jun

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WindSSE 8mphTailwind

Gust2.0×Rowdy

Thermal3-4m/sStrong

Cloud base4,900ftGood

Context only, never a go-call

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Tom R.

Proper thermic today, climbs to 4 up off the spine. Couple of us still up.

Jonny P.

Bit cross and gusty this afternoon, worth waiting for it to back off after 3.

Dave K.

Bottom field's clear, gate code's the usual. Cows in the top field, land short.

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