Bingo. The magic word was convergence today. And Ismael had his 50 km xc from Caudete into the province of Castilla La Mancha.

Plan was to join the local pilots of Monte Cabrer again to go XC, as well with the forecasted convergence south/east. But to me the winds were too south for Monte Cabrer so we moved to Reconco. Up there winds were too strong and Stevie found out it wasn't ideal for flying. Where could we go to profit from the convergence later on at 3 pm.

Caudete, lets call Ismael. Not strong here 'yet', he said. Hm.

Once there, indeed the windmills weren't making their nasty 'fvou-fvou-fvou' sounds yet.

But more a 'fvou - fvou - fvou' noise.

Ok, everybody quickly in the air, and get used to the air. After half hour things calmed down, no good cycles so most of the pilots down.

But Dougy and July on their tandem, Ismael and Norris still in the air and climbing.

Ismael took his chances and left northeastwards, going XC,please pick me up.

He made 50 km xc ending up in Castilla La Mancha.

Cloudbase at 26oo meter ASL, which is 1500 meter above take off.

Just a minute ago, I got notice that pilots as well in Monte Cabrer took their chances, with even more succes. Dudo made 140 km and ended up in Albacete I heard. More pilots went XC and had their personal bests.

What a day, putting Alicante mountains on the map as XC sites. Well well done, all of you - skygods.

Late afternoon there was still some coastal flying to end the day.