Cranwell 2026 August Bank Holiday Task Weekend

Cranwell, United Kingdom,   August 29, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Champions

CGC Racers
1 15C Angus Watson 3
2 F1 Ian Campbell 2
3 R8 Team R8 1
3 F1 Dave Bromley 1

Day 3 - We have a day winner

Well done to Dave Bromley for dodging the showers and making it around the task.

Written by: Angus Watson on August 31, 2026 at 2:49 PM.

Day 2 - We have scores

Three pilots set off on task and all three finished.  It was very close between Ian and Hamish for second and third places, I am hoping the scores are correct.  Conditions looked good from the ground but the low cloudbase and surprisingly weak climbs on task made it quite tricky.  Tomorrow is looking even more difficult!
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Written by: Angus Watson on August 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM.

Day 1 - Cancelled

Task briefing cancelled due to weather. Rain stopped play after 5 aerotows this morning.  Hopefully tomorrow will bring a short tasking window.
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Written by: Angus Watson on August 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM.
Edited by: Angus Watson on August 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM.

The bank holiday is almost upon us

Looks like normal British summer conditions have returned just in time for the task/soaring weekend.  Perhaps some soaring on Saturday when it's not raining.  The planned BBQ Saturday night is not looking like it will happen with rain forecast from about 15:30 through to 20:00.  (And thats one of the more optimistic forecasts!) The rest of the weekend is looking breezy and showery.
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Written by: Angus Watson on August 27, 2026 at 10:49 AM.

Latest winner

1. Dave Bromley 48.92 km/h
Updated: 8/31/26, 3:47 PM

Latest task

Task 3, Aug 31, 2026
Task distance: 50.64 km
Updated: 8/30/26, 8:56 PM