An early start for me in order to take advantage of the weather and avoid issues with road closures in getting home. Too early for some so solo flying for a while.

Diamond Rods are ordered for the team. We flew them in the ex-iQuad sails the other week. I have the red, yellow, pink and purple, (all with white sails) that were illustrated in a Facebook image in the last day or so. I cannot, however, find the ‘page’ now which is irritating. These rods will certainly extend the range of the 1.5 kites in the lowest breezes.

Vented with green race rods today in the variable and gradually increasing SW breeze. The approaching weather front was forecast earlier in the week to bring a spell of very wet weather in the afternoon but this did not materialise on the day.

Some passing showers did not dampen the enthusiasm of the performers in the Hackney Carnival which closed the local roads. (see attached image!)

Felix