The most epic days flying in The Gower

During my weeks holiday in Wales last week, I was fortunate to go flying on a few occasions.
The first time was flying at Ian's house with his Blaster 3.5 DLG. Ian had recently had his paddock cut and the grass being bailed for hay. This area lends itself perfectly for some DLG soaring. It was great fun flying there and early on was very easy to get away. Ian's dog loved chasing his model as long as you got there before the dog.
Our second meet was up on 'The Bwlch' with Ian and Nick. The wind was very light but on Ian's advice I left my light wind soarer in the car and dragged the Ascot and my big Carbonara up to Mickeys. It was a real challenge to stay airborne with virtually no slope lift but with soft thermals drifting through.
The real fun was when we met up at Rhossili in a good Westerly breeze. It was blowing around 30mph with a cloudless blue sky. It's a bit of a trek up onto the top especially when you have your hands full with an M60, Valenta Carbonara and a TX box.
The lift was stonking! Silky smooth and awesome.
Ian had a good selection of models which included his Jedi, M60 and his Jart. Nick brought along his brand new Graecalis ready for its maiden.

Nick started of the flying session not with his model but strapped into a tandem hang glider. He disappeared for about an hour while me and Ian flew our big mouldies and raced our M60's.

After a few hours of maximum fun and enjoyment it was time for me to walk back down to meet my family patiently waiting at the café near the car park.
Nick was maidening his Greacalis when unfortunately he had a midair with a foamy Blaze. The foamy was destroyed but Nicks new glider was badly damaged.

If anyone is visiting South Wales and specifically the Gower then don't miss an opportunity to go flying at Rhossili. In my opinion this slope is the best in the UK!