Paragliding Competitions

Only 129 days left before the XC league closes, so get your kit ready for when the rain stops!

National Paragliding XC League

Pen-y-Ghent

Over the past few months Fred Winstanley has been conducting some sensitive negotiations with the owner of Pen-y-Ghent to try to gain flying access. Unfortunately this has come to nothing and the owner, Robert Bell, has confirmed that he does not want flying to take place on his land.

Please do not attempt to take off from Pen-y-Ghent. If flying XC bear in mind that landing in the area will probably not generate a warm reception!

(Kind of adds to the excitement of the 3 Peaks Challenge, don’t you think?)

Belcekiz Beach Acro Games

Belcekiz Beach Acro Games
In association with Olu Deniz Women’s Association.

www.bbacrogames.com – info@bbacrogames.com - +90 5392628288

9th – 11th August 2007

Events 8th – 12th August 2007

You are invited to enter the first Belcekiz Beach Acro Games. This acro competitions is open to ALL pilots. All Levels. All schools. Come and learn a few tricks, help make a world record, or come just to party. With entry to this competition you will receive free camping at the Sugar Beach, by the beautiful blue lagoon http://www.thesugarbeachclub.com, free transportation to Babadag, free food during competition days, Beach Parties. The competition runs along side an International Beauty Competition, combining press coverage and parties:-) The scenery in Ölüdeniz will be absolutely amazing.

BCC News

The Dales round of the BCC was held last weekend at Model Ridge. The weather obliged on both Saturday and Sunday so we have now completed two rounds out of a possible six. Saturday morning started slowly with a hearty breakfast and more than one cup of coffee at the café, as we all waited for the fog to clear. 

At about midday the skies began to clear, the fog burnt off and the task was called. Sean held the briefing.. “take off, get some height on the ridge, fly to Cringle (1Km), then on to Hastie Bank (5Km) back to cringle then over the back” easy! No not at all, with the wind off the hill slightly and low cloudbase it was never going to be easy. Alex set of first and made it  over to cringle, even before the start window opened, he had to be called back in order to score! Unfortunately one pilot had a mishap, and everyone was grounded whilst he was attended to. Thankfully he is alright, the air bag in his harness worked very effectively. The task was re-started and with weak thermals at take-off some pilots managed a gentle climb from the ridge and had a scratch round onto cringle. Ridge lift after cringle was not so good and some bombed out, others used the weak thermals out from the ridge to make turnpoint two, and then back to cringle. Going over the back proved to be even more difficult with the low cloudbase but nevertheless about three pilots had a go.Saturday night was party night, pie chips and peas supper, good beer and a Disco, some whacky air guitar, and dancing to disco classics made for an entertaining evening. Thanks due to Dave Smart and the North Yorks Sailwing Club. Sunday morning, more fog, but light wind in the right direction meant is was worth waiting for. Again the fog cleared the sun came out and the thermals began to breeze through. The wind was even lighter than on Saturday, and so a simpler task was set. Fly to cringle where the start gate was set, then open distance. Getting off the ridge proved to be difficult, Hamish led the way, whilst everyone was waiting for the wind to pick up, he launched straight into a thermal and climbed out! Some pilots went down in front of takeoff whilst some managed to scrape round to cringle. A good day was had by all. Scores to follow. Looking forward we have the Nothumbria round this weekend 16th & 17th June – weather permitting of course. If you want to join in the fun email me or sean.

NYSC Summer Fly-in/party THIS weekend

Hi All,

just a quick note to remind you its the NYSC summer bash this weekend up at Model Ridge, a fantastic northerly flying site. Tickets are £3.50 or 2 for £6 and includes camping, pie and peas and a drink.

There’s a cafe and toilet facilities on-site, and the flying ridge is only a few 100 meters away from it all.

Best of all northerly winds are forecast so it should be flyable!!!!

The BCC round will be held at the same time.

See you there,

Alex.

North Yorkshire Police request

Following the tragic events of the weekend, North Yorkshire Police have requested that anyone who was at Weather Fell around the time of Simon’s accident contact them, regardless whether they witnessed the actual event.  If you were at the site then please contact North Yorkshire Police on 0845 6060247. Please quote incident number 1071460414, and leave your name and contact details. Thank you.

Simon Kirby’s Funeral

Simon’s funeral will be held on Friday the 8th June, 2pm, at:
Park Wood Crematorium
Park Road
Elland
HX5 9HZ

Simon’s wishes were for no flowers and that people wear bright, cheerful clothes. There will be a wake afterwards at Simon’s local pub. It is at:

New Delight Inn
Blackshaw Head
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7HT

All those who knew him are welcome to attend both. Instead of flowers, please send donations to The British Diabetic Association and The Big Issue.