Brazil pwc Day 5

Crummy weather again today but after yesterday we went up the hill anyway. They called a 37k race even though it was completely overcast on launch with cloud base right at launch level with some very light rain falling. I was not feeling it in the least bit and wasn't interested in launching only to immediately sink out, land in some wet buggy field and have to pack up and wait for retrieve. So I waited until everyone had launched and then launched and just flew down to the main lz in town where I packed up and had a 10 minute walk back to our posada...

I stood up on launch and watched pilot after pilot execute no wind or very light wind forward and running reverse launches off the cliff. Just amazing talent and so impressive. The first group of pilots launched and disappeared into the clouds out in front. This first group actually found lift in completely overcast conditions and eventually made it the whole 37k to goal. Most pilots landed after gliding from the takeoff as far as they could make it on one glide.

I've accepted the fact that this just wans't my week of flying after being sick and having an injured and very weak ankle. I'm really glad I was able to attend the Valadares Open also as that was a fun week of flying. There are still two days left of potential flying but the weather forecast is just not in our favor. Constant flow of moisture coming down from the Amazon River region has really been keeping things wet and the thermals weak...

I have to thank my son for providing me with some very insightful advice.....

.......the most important thing is to avoid having expectations, you need to have confidence in yourself, but in my experience I always expect too much from myself, and don't focus enough on executing. You don't have to worry about the results. Because that's all they are, results. It's the process that gets you the results that's important. If you continue to focus on the process then the results will take care of themselves. Take it easy Dad, and don't forget to have fun.......