National Gliding Championships Taupo 2020

Taupo, New Zealand,   February 2, 2020 – February 15, 2020

The Last Post

Well, what a dramatic last day. One had to feel sorry for the Contest Director having to make a call on a 50/50 day with so much at stake, but make a call he did, and 50/50 it was. Most of the Open class got around, and there was a significant shift in the placings. Most of the Racing class landed out, so there was no change in the placings. Congratulations to the two new National champions- well deserved wins to Patrick Driessen in the Open and Mark Wilson in the Racing class. A special vote of thanks and a light-hearted but sincere award was made to Peter Hartmann who won the Open class on points, but as a visiting overseas pilot was not eligible to be National Champion.

Prizegiving was held after a wonderful dinner at a Rotary House - a most enjoyable wind-up to a most enjoyable competition.

Written by: Hugh de Lautour on February 15, 2020 at 9:46 AM.
Edited by: Hugh de Lautour on February 16, 2020 at 8:27 AM.

Latest winner

1. Tim Bromhead 89.00 km/h
2. Keith Essex 85.34 km/h
3. Patrick Driessen 82.83 km/h
Updated: 2/19/20, 9:46 AM

Latest task

Task 10, Feb 15, 2020
Task distance: 147.13 km  /  397.04 km  (265.87 km)
Task duration: 2:15:00
Updated: 2/15/20, 8:27 AM
Task 10, Feb 15, 2020
Task distance: 147.13 km  /  397.04 km  (265.87 km)
Task duration: 2:30:00
Updated: 2/15/20, 8:24 AM