It's only Monday, and although the temptation to rely on free weather websites for the upcoming Saturday is great, it often turns out that these sites are as changeable as the weather itself. With a critical eye on the forecasts for the coming weekend, pigeon enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a sunny Saturday with more pleasant temperatures. However, the challenges posed by the predicted headwinds are also being taken into account, as they could impact the speeds of the pigeons during the flight.
Weather Forecast for Saturday
The reliability of weather forecasts for Saturday is discussed, highlighting the uncertainty between different weather sites. While one source predicts a sunny day with temperatures up to 25 degrees, another source indicates a gloomy, heavily clouded day with a temperature of 21 degrees. But according to both sources, it will remain dry, unlike the predictions for Tuesday through Friday. This variability in forecasts underscores the importance of using multiple sources and not blindly relying on a single prediction. The suggestion that the KBDB (Belgian Pigeon Federation) might employ an amateur or professional meteorologist to analyze weather charts is of great importance and could contribute to smoother releases in the future.
Impact of Headwinds on Speeds
The anticipated headwinds are considered a challenge for the pigeons participating in the Saturday flights. This is expected to influence the speeds of the pigeons and likely result in lower speeds than those that exceeded 1600m/m the previous weekend. The headwinds will define the flights of the upcoming weekend, causing speeds to be considerably lower.
Significant Flights Ahead
Saturday marks the flight from Vierzon on the program of the Brabant Union, and this penultimate flight in the heavy 1/2 distance category promises to be an engaging challenge for pigeon enthusiasts. This flight could also act as a stepping stone for certain participants toward the final national flight of the season, scheduled for Saturday, September 9th. Additionally, there are other flights planned on the same day from Momignies - Laon and Sermaises, promising a busy weekend for the pigeon sport community, even as we are already in September, where the number of participating pigeons and enthusiasts has significantly decreased.
Pigeon Registration and Communication
For participants in the pigeon flight, registering their pigeons can be done through the official website or by phone between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM at 0476/62.77.87. This allows us to plan the lofting process more efficiently, ensuring smooth operations during the setup.
Conclusion
While the week has just begun, preparations for the Saturday pigeon flight are well underway. The challenges of the predicted headwinds and the varying weather forecasts on the websites will keep many enthusiasts occupied as they look ahead to the upcoming competitions.
Naam schrijver: Buelens, Geert