Amy Smith, Charlie Irvin, and I competed at the 2025 South Island Regionals last week, and while it didn’t go exactly to plan, we all took something away from the experience. The contest was a great reason to go flying in conditions we usually wouldn’t have, and to push forward even when completion seemed unlikely. Day one was challenging, with only three gliders in the racing class making it around the task. Amy and I set off with great enthusiasm, making a good start before gallivanting off...