Final Day, WGC Uvalde
Morning Report
Day 12
Here we are folks, on the last day! We will look at the scores now and see what lies ahead for the competitors.
In 18 Meter Class, the top 4 pilots are separated from each other by 154 points. It would be difficult, but not impossible to move up unless you had help from the pilot above you. However, for positions 5-10 the average point difference is only 34 points. Well within the realm of possibility. The task today is not a banquet task at all. The 18-meter ships are going on a 4 hour Assigned Area Task going northwest to Tularosa, south to Loma de Cometa, northeast to Devine, south southwest to Lewis Ranch and then to finish. This is a 368km (229mi) task that will tour central Texas. Fortunately, there is no forbidden airspace in this task.
The Open Class has a different look. The top two spots are the German team. I do not think number 2 is thinking about beating Stephan. Third place is 221 points behind. However, the average difference between 3 and 6 is only 42 points. A good flight could move a pilot up in standing. The closest race is between 9th and 10th who are only separated by 2 points. Open Class have been given a Racing Task that is 490km (304mi) long that goes to east to Connally, southwest to Cotulla, northeast to Freedom Springs and finally to finish.
The 20 Meter Class has the smallest separation of pilots in the 2nd to 6th position. Only 2 points separate 2nd from 3rd. and there is an average of 31 points separating pilot’s 3rd from 6th. Again, close enough for a change in standings today. This class is going on a 400km (249mi) nominal Assigned Area task with a minimum time of 4 hours. This task goes southeast to Los Cuernos, northwest to Unverified, south southeast to Taco, north to finish.
I am including a link to see the entire pilots briefing from this morning. Review the weather and get ready to watch your favorite OGN viewer. If you do not have one, go to wgc2024uvalde.com and click on the Live Tracking link.
Today, my brother left for home after spending the competition here as a volunteer. If you were a pilot, you would see him every day at the scales. He also helped the US team in the parking area. Not only did it help the WGC but he had a lot of fun. Great to enjoy an event with family. Thanks Paul!
Well, time to get to the line and help Team USA launch. Good luck to all the pilots. Fly fast, stay high and come home safely.
Pilots Brief Link
Cheers,
Rich Owen
Media Team
