Having been watching the forecasts closely I managed a circa 10:00am arrival on the ‘Heath’.  After a short wind check stroll I set about preparing the JMH Della Porta 8 Rhomboids for another ‘strong breeze’ test.  The intention was to use a secure anchor as the kite was walked into the middle of the wind window before launch.

We were almost successful at the first attempt but the pulling power of the kite was somewhat more than I had anticipated.  It really needed a ground anchor in flight.  For the second launch I used a longer flying line and was happy for assistance in getting the line onto the ground anchor.  Once launched the kite did occasionally wander with the shifting wind and the indications were that it did need the actual wind speed available.

We did keep the kite flying long enough for me to feel confident to leave the ground anchor and check the kite from underneath.  The spars were certainly under some stress!

When we ended the flight we waited for a slight lull in the breeze, unhooked the flying line from the ground anchor and walked forwards.  The kite floated elegantly to the ground and tipped over to lie flat with the bridle lines on top.  The windward edge was secured and we wrapped as planned.  Thanks very much to Martin and Maggie for your assistance today!

After all the excitement we then flew RSS sails until the forecast thundery showers closed in from the South West.

Felix