Weather is changing

The weather patterns in the Persian Gulf are unfamiliar to most of us.

Today began with a moderate fog which doesn't seem to affect the balloonists at all. The question is whether the poor visibility will continue long enough into the day to delay one or more of the airsport events.

We are hoping the fog lifts soon. The Glider Aerobatics discipline needs only two more flights, and after that the towplanes will be available to us full time.

The wind, which has so far not been a factor for Glider Match Racing, is forecast to strengthen on Sunday and Monday.  We will probably be able to fly, as long as the air isn't full of sand.

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