The big mistake was in opening the gate, if the last of the class is/
was struggling the CD should call them and then hold the opening of
the gate .................and never open it, if in his mind all didn't
get a fair opportunity to compete. Once the gate is opened the race
should be on and nothing should reverse that. Two years ago the last
10 sports were launched into shadow that had been on the ridge for a
good 30 minutes. I suggested to Charlie that he move the drop zone to
no avail. We all came right back and got in line for a re-light as the
rest of the class took a start and headed north. Guess we should have
protested, but I have never done that and I'm not about to start now.
JJ

Tuno wrote:
I was toward the front of the 15M group that was last in the grid. I
watched the last sports class guys struggle mightily, while the three
15M gliders who got launched all landed back within ten minutes.
Looking at the conditions, I was most thankful that the CD stopped the
launch!

JJ I too hope to see you back. At some point somewhere a similar
protest will end up working in your favor!

-ted/2NO