Crucita: days 3 / 4

Sat (6.1.) turned into a very beautiful day; in the end the wind became rather strong (at least for me). But wth the guidance of Igor I have been able to perform my very first (for real) Cobra-launch (not just training). After just a few minutes over 2 hours I toplanded in 25+kmh winds :-))  At first we have been using 'Aerodromo', but as the winds veered a bit more to the West we changed to 'Guacachina'. I launched only once (from 'Guacachina'.)

Gene Castro

Gudrun

Cobra launch (by Oleg)

Crucita (Gudrun)

Remark: there are 3 launches here in Crucita, not to far apart. Top landing is possible on all 3... At 'Guacachina' there is also a small kiosk and a toilet. For landing at high tide there are 2 options; at low tide anywhere on the beach.

Sun (7.1.) at 0930 we left for 'San Clemente' (about 45' by car). Here 'Helge' has created on his properity (a bit north of this village), a nice lunch. Just 35asl, but that's has been more than enough for the very smooth conditions we could experience today.. Helge, with the help of his tractor, drove all of your luggage from his house to launch - including me ;-)

Breakfast (by the pool)

Hostal Voladores

Helge's place

launch (looking North)

Launch

looking South (San Clemente)

Helge's Place (landing on the beach in front)

After about 2hrs flight time I landed at Helge's place, especially as it looked as if it would start to rain... With the exception of Holger, all the rest of our group landed at San Clemente's 'Punta Bikini'...