The “Pub to Pub” comp is purely all about FUN and maybe even setting a personal best either in XC or having fun at the pub afterward.
Date: 14-17th February
Entry Fee: $60 and includes scoring with a handicap, a drink voucher for the bar when you arrive at goal and small day prizes with a cash jackpot and the fame of winning the very first Pub to Pub.
Registration: Fly to www.ozparaglidingcomps.com
Payment: At the event or anytime from now before the event.
Our account details for direct deposit are:
Commonwealth Bank. Account name: Australian Paragliding Centre
BSB: 062 629 ACC: 1012 1426
When internet banking please put both your “surname” and “FUN” to identify your payment. Example: bowyerFUN
3.) Please contact us asap if you have any problems paying on 0412 486 114 either by text or a phone call.
Tasks: There will be a main challenging task via turn-points with goal at a different local pub each day in the Corryong region.
Scoring: Thanks to Geoff Wong we will be using his Airscore program and pilots will upload tracklogs for their days flight directly in the evening.
Daily briefing: Briefing/Daily de brief will be at the Corryong Hotel at 9am. Task briefing will be on Mt Elliot launch at 11am with the launch window opening straight after.
Waypoints: You can download the waypoints here:
http://highcloud.net/xc/waypoint_map.php?regPk=28
Map with waypoints: Go to the link “waypoint map” and “retrieve map” on this website
Accommodation: Go to the link “Corryong”
Car pooling and retrieves: There are no retrieves or up hill transport provided. If you need a ride or a meeting place you can car pool at the official bombout at Red Cutting Lane. Meet here daily at about 9.45am.
Mt Elliot Access: Its best to use the 2wd track (Called Fishers Track) to go both up and down the hill. Access is on the east side of the hill with a right turn at the Ozone windsock. Make sure you leave gates as you find them.
Mentor flying: For any pilots wanting to fly in a small group with an “Eagle” Advanced pilot and you being the “fledgling” typically a restricted to intermediate pilot please send an email to fly@paraglide.com.au with your name and fledgling in the subject heading on your email.
Coaching: Will be available with HGFA approved Instructors. Clinic cost includes entry fee, daily retrieves and up hill transport. Call Peter to book your place on 0412 486 114
Tracklog uploads: Here is the link to upload your tracklogs: http://highcloud.net/xc/submit_track.php?comPk=72
Fly hard and most importantly, have fun!
Pete