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Event info
4 day XC paragliding event, based in Canungra from CHGC sites. Flying tasks will be based around turnpoint tagging throughout the scenic rim area of SEQ with a declared goal each day. All en certified gliders are welcome and we welcome a broad range of pilots from PG3 and up.
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Canungra is a famous Australian free flying area of Gold Coast region. There are several take offs for all wind directions located on 500 m high tree-covered mountain ridges. The area is about 30 km from the East coast of the continent so the sea breeze can intervene in the afternoon and produce some very buoyant conditions.
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Registration will open on
18/03 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
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Radio coverage
We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly
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Launch Transport
There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch
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Retrieve included
There will be retrieve vehicles available to return pilots to HQ
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Toilets on takeoff
There are toilets at, or near, the launch
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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Goal beers
There will usually be goal beers for winners
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
Prize funds and scoring categories
- First in Goal
- Last in Goal
- Tandem
- Most Tags Overall
- Most Tags Size Classes
Contacts
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Competition Organiser
- Gavin Zahner
- 0431580380
- gavinzahner@gmail.com
Event info
4 day XC paragliding event, based in Canungra from CHGC sites. Flying tasks will be based around turnpoint tagging throughout the scenic rim area of SEQ with a declared goal each day. All en certified gliders are welcome and we welcome a broad range of pilots from PG3 and up. Also integrated is pilot mentoring for pilots new to comps who want to progress their flying in a supportive environment. The tagging format will also challenge experienced pilots into new and unique lines and require more route planning than a traditional tasking comp.
A full minibus retrieve is incorporated into the comp which gives all pilots launch access from HQ and retrieve from flying each day back to HQ. The area covered by the retrieve will be limited and defined each day.
Presentation dinner on Sunday Evening. Prizes include overall and day prizes awarded each day for a host of categories. Also includes XC maps, Launch priority and safety oversight for competition pilots.
Each TP in the published TP file will be worth 1 point and the declared goal each day will be worth 5 points. Each TP can be counted only once during the event. This encourages pilots to fly different routes each day. The declared goal will always count for 5 points even if it is the same as a previously used goal point.
Visual waypoint map here
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10uKu7I64Dmqqc0T0ZOWHz4agXbdux70&usp=sharing
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
No selection protocol will be used for this event, however all pilots must be min PG3. Confirmed entry into the competition is from payment of the entry fee and places will be allocated based on the the order of receipt of payment.
All pilots will require a SAFA licence PG3 or higher
All pilots will require a CHGC membership covering the dates of the event.
All pilots will require a tracking device eg Inreach, Spot or skylines tracker.
All pilots will require a UHF radio, Helmet + Reserve Parachute
Payment Details
$220 EFT transfer with your name as reference
account name : Gavin Zahner
bsb 062692
a/c 20477718
Documents required at registration
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National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
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Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Signed Waiver/Release form
You will need to sign a waiver or release document to show you understand the risks. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Prize fund and scoring categories
Overall prizes for size and other categories will be awarded as described in the local rules
General schedule
Task flying days 25-28
Presentation evening Sunday 28th
Daily schedule
Coordinated transport to launch
Day briefing on launch
XC flying task
Coordinated retrieve to HQ
Accommodation and Activities
A variety of accommodation from motels, hotel, B+B and camping options. Pilots camping are generally in the canungra showgrounds
How to get here
Canungra is a small country town in the Gold Coast hinterland with easy road transport to the gold Coast and Brisbane
82 Wagonwheel Rd, Boyland QLD 4275, Australia
Canungra Australia
Plane
The nearest airports are Brisbane (http://www.bne.com.au/) or Gold Coast (http://goldcoastairport.com.au/)
Bus
Take a bus 540 form Brisbane to Anna St at William Street then about 32 km by Taxi to Canungra.
Train
Take a train from Brisbane to Nerang.
Then about 25 km by taxi.
Web: http://www.queenslandrail.com.au/
Car
Go along Pacific highway until you reach Nerang and follow signs to Beaudesert/Canungra. It takes about 40-60 min to get there from any of the nearest airports.
Check this list to get car rental offers.
Taxi
Black & White Cabs
Phone: 133222
Website: www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow cab logoYellow Cab
Phone: 131924
Website: www.yellowcab.com.au
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Canungra Hanggliding Club
Gavin Zahner
Alex Bryse
Contacts
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Competition Organiser
- Gavin Zahner
- 0431580380
- gavinzahner@gmail.com
