Well the organization made an impressive move from the high winds of Poggio Bustone to Norma, Italy and we had a really fun race day yesterday. We could look out on the Mediteranian Sea in the distance and race back and forth along the coastal mountain range in strong and sometimes quite turbulent conditions.
I'm having a blast but still getting creamed along the course line. I'm just not flying fast enough to keep up with these guys and gals. Today I'm going to adjust my speed system once again so that when I step on the gas I'll go faster and maybe have a better chance at keeping up - at least for a little while!!
My top paragliding role model, Lucca Donini, is winning the comp... he is my age and is flying the Boomerang 7 proto.... someday?
The accomodations here are quite nice and the hotel put on a really good dinner last night. The sunset was gorgeous and a good time was had by all.
Today we race again here in Norma, Italy, and then we head back to Poggio Bustone where the winds are forecasted to be light on Wednesday and Thursday!
Trying to keep on my happy face even though I'm just being schooled while racing. These truely are the strongest pilots in the world so one must be careful of expectations. I'll just keep learning and working on my skills (and leg muscles) and keep trying to improve. Just breaking out of the 3 digit results would be a milestone for me at this point.
Our launch is located in immediate proximity to a dig of Roman ruins and we are only alowed to fly here under special permission from the state because of the Superfinal. When we walk to launch we walk along rock walls from the Roman area... very interesting.
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