...more day 5

Just read Gav´s post as I haven´t seen him yet tonight so congrats there. I had dinner with James as he was back early as well. He was dissapointed to miss the 2nd turn point but took a responsible attitude not to push it into trees which rewarded an accompanying pilot. I haven´t heard from Antje so hope to update you when I know more. My day, again hard and fast. 4th to first turn point. 1st to 2nd turn point. On the deck before the 3rd. Moved off line away from the convergence line that put me on the deck yesterday only to find another hole. Interestingly, yesterday´s line saw the whole pack high and far. It´s a difficult one to read as it moves constantly however there were better clouds forming on the route I took. A deception that is common according to locals.
A more dissapointing side of the comp is the amount of cloud flying that is going on. The concensus is that it´s too difficult to deal with so the organisation are only prepared to keep bidding that pilots to not do it. There are consistently 500m or greater gains in altitudes for pilots who maintain their lines in strong convergence lift on long glides, skying out through the sides of clouds at the end of these lines. The other concern is the amount of tree landings. There is an average of about 2 to 3 per day. Some are unavoidable through loss of control over trees however there are many who are putting themselves out there in up or in circumstances. Average of 1 or 2 reserve throws per day as well but that can be expected given the trimmings of most of these protos.
Aside from that huff, it is a very pleasant place to be both on and off the ground. Thanks guys for your postings. Your support doesn´t go unfelt.
Another day tomorrow then one of rest.
Shane.