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.