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We are pleased to announce the first CIVL Explorer Event,
Formerly the Freedom open, this event is dedicated to the memory of Timo Leonetti, who won the Freedom Open here in 2024.
The Explorer Event is an initiative by CIVL to create an environment where the latest rules and processes can be explored and tested before final adoption into CAT 1 and/or PWC events.
Flying site
Mt Cuarnan, Gemona
Gemona located in the North East of Italy has hosted a number of international PWC and CAT 2 events over the years.
The Gemona flying arena has a great variety with a mix of Alpine and Flatland possibilities.
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Registration will open on
15/12 12:00 (Europe/Rome)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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Helicopter rescue
The region supports helicopter rescues
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Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at launch
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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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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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ID Cards
The organisers will give you an ID card with all the essential items listed
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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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Food
There will be a social evening with food
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
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PWCA Letters
This event awards PWCA letters
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Plastic reduction
The organisers support reducing the use of unnecessary plastic at the event. This includes NOT giving disposable water bottles
Prize funds and scoring categories
- OVERALL
- FEMALE
- SERIAL
- Timo Leonetti award for Safety
Contacts
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Registration & Technical
- Brett Janaway
- brett@flyevent.org
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Meet Director
- Luigi Seravalli
- brett@flyevent.org
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Lisa Davies
- Scoring
- brett@flyevent.org
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Magdalena Janaway
- Safety Monitoring
- brett@flyevent.org
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Clara Giordano
- Retrieve
- brett@flyevent.org
Event info
We are pleased to announce the first CIVL Explorer Event,
Formerly the Freedom open, this event is dedicated to the memory of Timo Leonetti, who won the Freedom Open here in 2024.
The Explorer Event is an initiative by CIVL to create an environment where the latest rules and processes can be explored and tested before final adoption into CAT 1 and/or PWC events.
For 2026 there will be 5,000 euro of prize money available for the following positions:
♦ 1st Overall - 2,000€
♦ 2nd Overall - 1,200€
♦ 3rd Overall - 800€
♦ 1st Female - 1,000€
The CIVL Explorer Event is a paragliding competition FAI category 2 organized by Friuli-Venezia Giulia paragliding club in partnership with CIVL, FlyEvent & Airtribune.
It will be held from 20-26 April 2026 and will have a practice day followed by 6 tasks. The event is from Monday to Sunday..
The 2026 events objectives are to test the Drag Limiters (aka 'noodles') and a new variant of the ESS, whilst offering an environment for pilots to compete in a friendly manner and share good times together, promoting a positive atmosphere between competing pilots..
2026 event details:
♦ The Event will have a maximum 130 Pilots
♦ High WPRS will have priority
♦ The event will have a full Flymaster Live tracking system present for safety.
♦ Drag Limiters will be provided by the organisation
♦ Practice day includes transport & trackers too
Selection and entry fee
♦ The event is open to all pilots of any level of wing.
SELECTION
Starting in January, the first 2 weeks of selection are open ONLY to the top 200 pilots from the WPRS or top 30 female pilots in the female WPRS..
The pilots are given 7 days to make payment for their entry – and will then revert to the second round of selection if they fail to make payment
Weeks 3 to 6 are then open for selection to the next pilots in the WPRS
If a selected pilot fails to meet the payment deadline, they shall revert to the waiting list, and must contact the organizer directly for re-selection.
PAYMENT
♦ Payment will be made by Paypal. Details will be sent by email if your application to participate is accepted.
♦ If you receive a payment offer you should pay immediately, otherwise we will offer your place to another pilot on the waiting list.
♦ Do ensure you have read the cancellation policy before making any payment!
INCLUDED
The payment will get you:
♦ One full practice day
♦ Up to six quality tasks
♦ Daily transport to launch for all tasks, including the practice day
♦ Retrieves daily
♦ Daily lunch packs
♦ Trackers, for safety and scoring
♦ Typical tasking/scoring services
♦ T-shirt & other souvenirs as we are able
♦ Discounts for alternative activities in the event of bad weather
♦ Other event benefits, as they are made available
REQUIRED BY YOU
All Pilots must hold the following:
♦ An FAI Sporting Licence (Don't confuse this with an IPPI card)
♦ Medical/Travel insurance
♦ Third party liability insurance (usually from your National Organisation)
♦ A mobile phone
♦ Recently repacked reserve parachute
♦ Helmet, certified for paragliding use
♦ Harness with certified back protection
♦ 2M Radio capable of 143.900 Mhz FM
If you do not have ALL of the above you will NOT be permitted to participate.
Documents required at registration
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FAI Sporting Licence
Issued by your local NAC on behalf of the FAI. You cannot normally compete in an FAI event without one. Contact your National Association (NAC)
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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.
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Liability Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your liability (3rd party) insurance documents
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Rescue/Medical Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune
Cancellation Policy
Pilots who want to cancel their registration should do it as soon as possible.
♦ A pilot who cancels at least 45 days before the event start can ask for a refund of their deposit, less an administrative fee of €60.
♦ Cancellations received less than 45 days before the event start will lose the deposit and not be refunded. Nothing further will be due.
Cancellations must be informed by email and the date at which the email is received will be used to calculate your refund, if one is due.
♦ Refunds are not immediate. We have one admin day per month.
♦ Your deposit and/or payment is NOT transferable to another pilot. There is a strict selection process and you cannot bypass this by passing your payment to another pilot.
♦ Please ensure you have adequate holiday travel insurance to cover any losses if you later find you are unable to participate.
CANCELLATION BY US
In the event the organisers deem it necessary to cancel, relocate, or reschedule the competition you will be entitled to a partial refund:
♦ Up to 7 days before the event start : 50% of the deposit
♦ Less than 7 days before the event start: A percentage of funds once any costs incurred by the local organiser have been deducted.
♦ After the start of the competition any refunds will be at the sole discretion of the organisers.
The organisers will not be liable for any costs incurred by anyone attending, or intending to attend the event, or any consequential losses arising from the cancellation, relocation, or rescheduling of the event.
Prize fund and scoring categories
♦ 2nd Overall - 1,200€
♦ 3rd Overall - 800€
♦ 1st Female - 1,000€n*
In the event a woman wins two prizes, she will receive the more significant of the two and the lesser prize will be awarded to the next female in the class.
Overall - All gliders in the competition
Women - All females
Serial - All gliders EN-D and below
General schedule
Saturday/Sunday 18/19 April
You are welcome to attend prior to the scheduled event days for free flying and unofficial practice. Parataxis and camping are available at the HQ location.
REGISTRATION
Monday 20 April
PRACTICE DAY
Monday 20 April
Transport will be available at the camping and a suggested task distributed. No retrieves or scoring.
SAFETY BRIEFING
Monday 20 April
7.00pm: “Mandatory Safety Briefing”
TASK DAYS
1st task Tuesday 21 April
Last scheduled task Sunday 26 April
PRIZE GIVING
Last task day
Daily schedule
09h00: Headquarters open
09h30: Transportation to take off
10h15: Task and Safety Committee meetings
11h15: Pilot briefing/Task briefing
11h30: Take-off window opens (depending on the actual weather conditions)
16h00: Scoring office opens
19h00: Provisional results (depending on the last pilot being retrieved)
The daily schedule is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the whiteboard in HQ. Changes will be announced by the Meet Director at the Daily briefing
Accommodation and Activities
How to get here
Bordano, Gemona Italy
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Luigi Seravalli
Bill Hughes
CIVL Bureau
Contacts
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Registration & Technical
- Brett Janaway
- brett@flyevent.org
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Meet Director
- Luigi Seravalli
- brett@flyevent.org
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Lisa Davies
- Scoring
- brett@flyevent.org
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Magdalena Janaway
- Safety Monitoring
- brett@flyevent.org
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Clara Giordano
- Retrieve
- brett@flyevent.org