Funfly Weekend – Light-hearted Competition and Laughter Our second Wimborne Mac Funfly Weekend took place over the 19th & 20th July and was once again a great success, attracting a healthy turnout and delivering plenty of light-hearted competition and good humour throughout the day. Saturday saw the best of both the weather and the attendance.
With sunshine overhead and a buzz of excitement on the field, we were able to complete all our planned rounds, which included everything from touch-and-goes and balloon popping to spins, spot landings, and a classic limbo finish. There was plenty of laughter and camaraderie as members tackled the challenges with enthusiasm.
Congratulations to Chris Morris, who claimed overall victory, with Pete Mumford and James Gordon following closely behind. The event served as a great reminder of just how accessible Funfly can be, most of the tasks are well within reach for the average flyer. The real challenge lies in executing them quickly and precisely, which added an extra layer of fun and competitiveness.
A huge thank you goes out to those who helped set up on the Friday and tear down on the Sunday; without your willingness to lend a hand, events like this simply wouldn’t be possible. We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Chris Morris and James Gordon, BFFA Chairman, for their help in keeping everything running smoothly and making the day so enjoyable for everyone involved.
Unfortunately, the weather didn’t hold out for Sunday. With showers and high winds arriving as forecast, and lower expected attendance, we made the decision to cancel Sunday’s flying. Many members had already planned to head off, so the timing worked out well in the end. Thank you to everyone who took part or came along to spectate. If the event runs again next year, we’d love to see even more members take part, or at the very least, come along to watch. You might be surprised how doable and enjoyable the tasks are, and I’m sure you’ll leave with a smile.
