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IN PHOTOS: Day one of the Barberton Paragliding Open
The competition will once again be hosted over seven days, from April 24 to 30, with no rest days.
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Some 30 paragliders were greeted by perfect weather for flying on Lone Tree Hill when the competition kicked off on Sunday, proving once again why Barberton has cemented a reputation as the ideal winter flying site for paragliding enthusiasts.
Here are some pictures of day one, taken by Stefan de Villiers: