Arrived around midday. Wind still very light but with occasional lift patches cycling through. OK if you could mix with the hoards and climb away - as Neville did on his ATOS. (Not to be seen again until late afternoon). Where did you get to Neville? (I heard you took a trip to Cosham and back!)
Had a couple of short flights weaving between the paragliders before the wind picked up and provided more consistent lift. Some nice climbs in small, punchy lift. Grant did the Grand Tour of NE Hampshire and West Sussex, managing to get back before the sea breeze kicked in. I was airborne when conditions suddenly switched - but soon ended up on the deck, joined later by Wayne on his ATOS. A leisurely de-rig and saunter home.
A pleasant, warm day on Mercury. Surprisingly few modellers about. Good communication between the groups ensured no "issues" arose. However, site etiquette suffered a little in the enthusiasm to fly, e.g. popping canopies up in front of launch, below the fenceline. There was also a tendency to sprawl canopies across the hill, blocking the top landing area and approach. Gentle reminders seemed to sink in.
Looks a little blowy for Sunday. The Spring easterlies appear to have set in!
Brian.
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