235 KILOMETRE NZ PARAGLIDING RECORD

Not only did Nick Neynens crack 200 kilometres (211) on Christmas Day 2015 flying from just NW of Lake Hawea to near Arthur's Pass, he crushed it on the 5th January 2016 with a 9 hour 36 minute, 235 kilometre flight from just N of Lake Wakatipu to N of Lake Tekapo.

Legend!

Links:

Share My Joys - Christmas Day and Leonardo Flight Track

Share My Joys - 5th January and Leonardo Flight Track

200 KILOMETRE NZ HANG GLIDING RECORD

John Smith is at it again, claiming a new New Zealand Open Distance Hang Gliding Record of 202 kilometres.

On Christmas Day 2015 John flew for 5 hours 45 minutes from Coronet Peak to past the northern end of Lake Tekapo, eclipsing his one year old record by 25 km.

Links:

Extreme Air NZ

Leonardo Flight Track

SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMP - LADDER UPDATED

There was a successful 1000-point task at the Southern Regional Comp in December, and the ladder has now been updated.

Noteworthy facts:

• Grant Middendorf reinforces his position at the top, by gaining 14 points for the task. * Derek Divers hops Jeff Ripley and it now in 6th place
• Thirteen pilots have entered (or re-entered) the ladder 
• Gert Maren was one of these, scoring 37 points and is now 39th on the ladder

You can download the latest ladder here.