Winter Soaring

[rogallo]

Anyone here partake in a bit during the winter??

[billscottni]

JP & I have done in the past, gets harder the older you get though. 
Some of the best flying I've had has been in the Winter months, just need to wrap p well and really protect the hands. Helps if you can get the car close too 

[andrew wallace]

Yea I usually fly off the beach over the winter
Mind you the north wind would cut the face of you

[Peter]

Yes - we fly through the winter from Kilakee.  Weather permitting of course so in reality there can be long gaps in activity. We try and meet 2-2.30 Saturday afternoons at the car park on the Featherbed.  Speaking of which - this coming Saturday looks promising.

[Scorpio]

Yes there are a few of us from SRFC that brave the elements. Full thermal gear necessary! Kilakee mainly. The odd time at old Wicklow head.

Would venture to Mt Leinster if there was a get together organised and weather looked promising. Harder to do with the shorter days.

Cheers

Conor

[rogallo]

I try to get to the Old Head once a month for the winter. Plenty of wind but can get cold. As Scorpio said wrap up and prepare for the elements. Would there be much interest in a winter meeting? Would have to be organised on the week as the weather is so changeable.

[billscottni]

I'd try and get down for a Winter meeting Ralph

[rogallo]

Kevin O D and his son joined me for a cold but enjoyable session on the North face of Clara (Millstreet) today.

[Fred]

As long as it's not raining

Below, France last week, Treviere (at the sea) and towing in Creuilly.

[Fred]

A few more actually

[mario]

Hummmm

[rogallo]

My first of the new year

[billscottni]

well done Ralph, I haven't managed to get out yet still trying to get rid of this cold/flu I've had since before Xmas