Margaret Tung Memorial – 28th June, 2025 – 1st Rupanyup
Our first successful race for the 2025 season the Margaret Tung Memorial, held on the 28th of June, 2025, at Rupanyup #1, marked a cheerful start to the season.
Birds were liberated at: 11:00am
Temperature at Liberation: 7°C
Wind Direction: Southerly
Wind Speed: 1 – 5 km/hr
Weather Report
The weather conditions were just right for our thoroughbreds of the skies! At the time of release, the winds were light and southerly, ranging between 1-5 km/hr from ground level up to 600 meters. As the birds approached home, the winds predominantly shifted to a northwesterly direction, blowing at speeds between 10-15 km/hr. The skies were clearing up, and the temperature at the race point was a cool 7°C.
Liberation Report
What a fantastic turnout! We had a total of 86 flyers participating in the event. Among them, 73 WPF flyers released 2574 birds, and 13 GCHC flyers released 254 birds, making a grand total of 2828 birds taking to the skies at 11:00am. The WPF and GHPC birds were released together, forming one big happy flock and clearing the area within two minutes.
Celebrating the Winners
A special shoutout to our returning fliers! David Mallia made a triumphant return after a year’s break, taking out the federation win. His birds, showed incredible stamina and precision, leading them to victory 1 minute ahead of Michael Portelli who also had an impressive comeback, running 2nd after a year at the VHA. His performance was nothing short of remarkable, showcasing his dedication and skill in the sport. Welcome back to these members!
This event was a wonderful display of coordination and precision, ensuring a smooth and successful liberation of the birds. The excitement and energy were palpable as the birds soared into the sky, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating season.
We hope everyone enjoyed the experience as much as we did! Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences from the event. We love hearing from you!
Here’s to a fantastic start to the 2025 season! 🏆