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Phew!

The wind is stronger today, probably near the top of my skill range.
Looks like it will be ridge soaring, and I'm confident I can safely push my skill envelope out a little bit without over doing it.
I am pleasantly surprised how well I handle the launch on the first attempt in complete control. Then quickly I find myself 200 m above launch and notice there is a definitely strengthening wind the higher you go.
Not making headway at trim (around 35 km/hr) I am on the speed bar. Spending the next hour trying to stay out in front, with the occasional attempt at top landing (as if).
I push out, and to my amazement, gain attitude ending up around 460 m above the LZ.
Safely on the ground I am not suprised to see that no-one else has launched.

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