Thermalling Etiquette

Where to Thermal

Don't do it right on the ridge among low-airtime slope soarers. Push out into the thermal so gaining height by the time you 360 over a busy ridge.

He has right of way! Try to approach him to join the pattern behind him. However you play it, don't get in his way.

They have right of way! Join on the outside of the orbit pattern. Close with the core in a way that doesn't bugga up others!

Turn in the same direction as the first pilot who entered the thermal. If you don't know who that woz follow the direction of the highest pilot nearest you.
Paragliders - Don't suddenly fly straight and slow down if a hang-glider is following at your level.
Hang-gliders - In 15mph+ winds DO expect paragliders to stop thermalling and head into wind to avoid being blown over the back of the hill.
Make sure the path of your orbit doesn't bugga up another pilot.
The LOWER pilot has right of way. If someone below you is out-climbing you, widen your turn to let him/her past. (Then follow the bugga up!)