First part of the day. Arriving at Toix, briefing, lets go.
All in the air, most of the pilots above Sierra Bernia, epic.

Second part of the day,

why not go soaring late afternoon, done.

Strangely enough there were local pilots at take off not taking off. Too strong winds. It didn't feel that way, but hey listen to them, they're my buddies. But I had the impression that one was making the other one more nerveus than needed. And that happens amongst humans, we have that 'sheep' attitude don't we.

But after some waiting, it really felt good, so all in the air.

Third part of the day,

yes beer o'clock, this is the swedish group present, who all had a fantastic taste of how Alicante can be.

Below Lars who organised this whole trip.

What impressed me the most, was the excellent handlings at take off. Swedish schooling, so obvious.
It needs to be said, part of the local pilots could do with some more groundhandling. Local pilots, yes friends of mine, who fly since years, sometimes still fuck up at take off. Or maybe they shouldn't fly that class of glider, maybe they should downgrade their glider, and have more fun, and confidence.
Anyway by this, probably upsetting a local buddy, but it is all about safety.

Who I am not gonna upset today, is good old Dudo, who flew from Palomaret to Almudaina, XC in february, respect !