A Quick Crossing & Beers - 29 Aug

The day was socked in for the entire morning and the beginning of the afternoon. Eventually it cleared and so we let the heat build for a few hours. At 4pm, we launched Planfait. It was beginning to get a bit routine with the drive up, the prep, the obligatory pee off to the side and the launch. The thermal over launch tends to be fairly dependable, and it allows a feed to the back to the Dents, which allows for a lake crossing. We did all this. And the crossing was beginning to get routine as well. We boated around on the Rocs de Boeuf ridge and with the first good thermal in the back, MD peeled off to Doussard and I followed. I was beginning to accept the fact that there was no horrible rotor in the lee of this ridge. It was too light for that. And although there may be some sink, a good thermal will keep you well clear. The air over the back here with these light winds is nothing to be afraid of. Over Doussard, the sky was emptying with tandems everywhere pouring out of the sky from the Montmin launch. We took our place in the approach pattern, landed as close to the edge as we dared, packed and waited for the girls to fetch us while downing beers and eating fries. Another day in paradise!