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For the first time, we switched from Los Tanques to Aquapanela Takeoff due to weather conditions.
At takeoff, it was raining in the morning and almost until the briefing.

A short but exciting task of approximately 75 km was set, heading south to Tuluá and then back north to Obando Airfield.

I took off after more than half of the pilots, in light rain. I waited for the Airstart in the foothills, where thermals were moderately active.

The Airstart worked out great for me. We moved down the valley via the foothills, where the thermals proved to be strongest. I found a nice, lifty line.

After the turnpoint in the south, things became slightly more challenging as we entered the flats, with no clouds to indicate the best route. I stayed with the leading gaggle, navigating our way through the tricky terrain. Eventually, we reached better climbing conditions again, leading into a fast-paced final glide.

With a bit more sporting risk, I could have won the task today.

8. Christoph Dunkel
18. Tim Rochas
87. Roger Aeschbacher
108. Kevin Philipp
114. Stephan Morgenthaler