Yesterday, Michael Sommer did manage 1,137 km; back at work today! The winning speeds for day 2 were fast:Standard: Tom Gilbert (SZD 55) - 144.2 km/h - 381.5 km15m: John Buchanan (ASW 27) - 142.9 km/h - 379.0km18m: Graham Parker (ASG 29) - 158.9 km/h - 406.8kmOpen: Gerrit Kurstjens (Nimbus 4T) - 137.3 km/h - 343.2km Today, a trough lies to the north-east and a cold front will cross Tasmania. A high pressure system will develop over the Bight. There is a south-westerly stream with some subsidence, with the temps increasing as the high moves to the east. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with a max temp of 32 degrees. Lift will be unstable; max height DALR 6,000; ave lift 4 kts max 8 kts with a late start - 1730 hrs. Visibility will be good but reducing in showers. Hot temps are forecast from Sat onwards.
Today is cancelled because of the overcast conditions with low convection.