Report & Images by X.
Murillo (Technical Delegate), F.Escriba
and Ch. Quest (Technical
Advisors).
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Last update: 17-Jan-2002
Wednesday, January 16th, 2002
Today's task is very simple: one startpoint then goal at Chapala's Lake. Total: 72 km.The conditions are quite stable above the valley, and some pilots have difficulty to climb on the Tapalpa plateau. While crossing the wide valley, the leading group is forced to land around km 37. The following group of pilots cross the valley and many land around km 55. In the remaining ones, only 4 pilots are reaching goal.
Marco Arnold (F) wins the task followed by Juraj Kleja (SVK) and Len Szafaryn (USA). Petra Krausova (CZ) if the leading woman, followed by Cheris Silvera (USA) and Nicole Nussbaum (CH).
Ogisawa Kaoru (J) nows leads the competition, followed by Greg Blondeau (F) and Bruce Goldsmith (GB) and the women ranking doesn't change (Louise, Petra, Eliane).
Today's Team podium :
Bigstar Team 2
Ze Team 1
2 Advance / s'Oliver 3 Team members list
Todays's task board
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Felipe Karam (Meet Director) explaining the task |
Patrick Bérod (not flying because of a bad flue) giving advice to Alan Debs his former student... Alan lands shortly before goal, taking the 5th position ! |
Bruce Goldsmith arriving at Chapala Lake |