My gliding club near Calgary shuts down when the snow comes (usually October) and starts up again when the snow is gone, the runway is dry and it’s warm enough to be out in the open (usually about now).
As a consequence, most of the members have had a six-month layoff, so we have spring checkouts for all our pilots, which besides general handling and circuits, includes stalling and spinning.
In my experience, the first few flights are a bit like skiing or bike-riding, after a long delay. It all feels familiar but my skills are not as sharp as they should be. After a few flights, it all comes back and I’m grateful I didn’t have to manage any emergencies during those first flights!