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Welcome to the Corryong Paragliding Open 2017 and thanks for your interest in flying and competing at the best Alpine flying site in Australia, the mighty Mt Elliot.
For those unfamiliar with the area, Corryong is located just a few thermal glides from Mt Kosciuszko the highest mountain in Australia where historically the very first Australian Paragliding Nationals were hosted not far from here in Thredbo 1990.
Flying site
Mt Elliot is a regularly the location of the Corryong Cup and Victorian open. This mountain flying is the best around, especially in the later season. 9000' agl (about 3000 m ASL) is not uncommon. The valley system makes the flying spectacular and the retrieves easy and quick.
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Prize funds and scoring categories
- overall
- Womens
- serial
- sports
- fun
Contacts
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Organiser
- Dave Gibbs
- 0429 775554
- djgibbs67@gmail.com
Event info
Welcome to the Corryong Paragliding Open 2017 and thanks for your interest in flying and competing at the best Alpine flying site in Australia, the mighty Mt Elliot.
For those unfamiliar with the area, Corryong is located just a few thermal glides from Mt Kosciuszko the highest mountain in Australia where historically the very first Australian Paragliding Nationals were hosted not far from here in Thredbo 1990.
Back then the first competition task was flown from the top of Mt Kosciuszko at 2200 metres. From on top of Mt Elliot you can see the Western face of the Main Range and in the early Spring and late Autumn its peaks are often still covered in snow.
The Corryong Open is a high level AAA/CAT2 competition with 450 WPRS Points available, it's sanctioned by the HGFA and aimed at experienced inland intermediate to advanced rated pilots. If you fit this category of pilot we would love for you to come fly with us and experience the magic of flying cross country in Corryong.
The Corryong open is the final AAA event of the Australian season and is therefore a pilots last chance to gain Ladder and team ladder points.
Important info :
Pilots are required for arrange there own retrieve drivers, A list of drivers will be sourced.
VHF License is mandatory and is up to the pilot to provide there own radio.
Further info can be found via http://www.corryongopen.org
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Paying is the only way to secure a place in this event.
Early Bird Entry Fee: $220 AUD/Full Entry Fee: $260 AUD (for all payments after the 15th of december 2016)
Entry fee will include:
Task setting
Scoring
Weather Information
Launch and Safety Infrastructure
FAI Sanctioning
CTAF Instrument
Maps
Daily and Final Presentations
And presentation dinner .
Payments:
Australian
Pilots.
To arrange your payment, you have a few options:
a) Direct deposit (PREFERRED!)
Our account details for direct deposit are for Australian Pilots:
Bank: ANZ
Account name: see above
BSB: see above
ACC: see above
When internet banking please put your surname and entry to identify your payment. Example: smith Entry Corryong
b) Paypal or Credit card (through Paypal)
Please make the payment through http://www.paypal.com.au to the email account, see above.
NOTE: Paypal and credit card payments incur an additional 5% to cover Paypal processing fees! Please make sure to include these in your payment (i.e. $294.00 AUD)
c) Cash at rego , provided there are places available, payment reserves your place.
There will be no refunds after the 1st of January
We only accept cash if this has been organised with the comp organiser beforehand.
International
Pilots:
For International pilots we only have the Pay Pal option (see point b. above)
Please be sure you pay for all Paypal charges.
If you experience any problems paying your fees, please contact Dave asap on +61 429 775 554 either by text or a phone call.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Overall prizes will be awarded at the presentation.
General schedule
5pm - 9pm official registration at the bottom pub, Corryong.
22nd January 2017
8:30 am - first briefing at the pub.
22nd - 28th January, 2017 official competition days.
28th January 2017
Award ceremony, official presentation, at the pub. (should the final day be not flyable then the presentation can be brought forward).
Daily schedule
Second briefing on a flyable day will be on a launch.
Fly the task, get home ( or the pub ) and upload your track to highcloud.
Eat , drink, relax.
Pilots will be notified at first briefing and daily for evening events.
Accommodation and Activities
Accommodation:
There’s a great range of varied accommodation available that caters to all budgets from free camping to Bed and Breakfast and clean comfortable motels. You could even rent a house. Be sure to book early so you don't miss out!
*Corryong Hotel (The Bottom Pub) Our preferred accommodation in town and also our competition headquarters. Its also the best pub in town with great meals and accommodation with air-con and clean tidy rooms. Landing paddock at the back of the Pub and a short walk to town with views of Mt Elliot take off from the back verandah while you enjoy a cold beer.
Ph: 02 6076 1004.
http://www.corryonghotelmotel.com.au
Mt Mittamatite Caravan Park (Offers discounts to PG pilots and about 15 mins walk to HQ) Has an inground pool a small general shop and is clean.
Ph: 02 6076 1152
Colac Colac Caravan Park - Just outside Corryong, in a beautiful valley with tall trees, well maintained lawn areas and a magnificent creek that never stops running is - Colac Colac (Clack Clack) Caravan Park.
Ph: 02 6076 1520
http://www.colaccolaccaravanpark.com.au
*Mountain View Motel (Clean and good value with a great “safe” landing paddock next door and very close to HQ and air conditioned rooms with views of the main take off and a pool to cool off in after your hard days flying and a barbecue.) *Pilot Discount of one night free if you book for the week, pilot friendly and supporters of our comp!
Ph: 02 6076 1766
http://www.mountain-view.com.au
Corryong Bed and Breakfast
Ph: 02 6076 1268
Camping: There are many great campsites by the beautiful clear running Murray river from the Towong Bridge campground (pictured below) or the campground at Indi Bridge not far from Fishers track on the eastern side of Mt Elliot.
Thowgla Valley: Self contained Cabin
Tracy and Barrie Young in the Thowgla Valley have a new fully self contained cabin with Queen size bed with flat screen TV, BBQ on the deck and full Telstra coverage *Comp pilot special price of just $90 per night for a couple, applies for the comp “Anytime you’re in Corryong for a flying trip give them a call for a special discounted price.” Located just 15 mins drive from Corryong in the most beautiful valley in Corryong the Thowgla. Call them on
Ph: 0418 747 157
Costello Real Estate in the main street of Corryong has rental properties available for pilots who want to be self sufficient and share a house for the duration of the competition or when they come back to Corryong later for a flying holiday. Call them on
Ph: 02 6076 2054
The Miners Cottage, Bed and Breakfast or holiday accommodation. 95 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ken and Faye Mc Kimmie. Continental Brekkie, pets allowed,kitchen,TV,Queen beds etc...
Ph: 02 6076 1066 or
mobile: 0427 480 717
www.mcottagecorryong.com.au
Tintaldra: There is also accommodation close by in Tintaldra only 10 minutes drive from Corryong at the Old Tintaldra Pub. You can stay here from just $7.50 per night (yes,its an old rustic Pub) and very close to the Murray River. A great place for a beer and to relax after a hard days flying. Call Alf or Maija and tell them you are pilots when you book.
Ph: 02 6077 9261
Also in Tintaldra;
The Clearwater Caravan Park.
Camping and self contained cabins with a barby area. Canoe hire and a short walk to the beautiful Murray River.
Ph: 02 6077 9207 email: uppermurraycaravan@bigpond.com
www.clearwatercaravan.com.au
Free camping: another camping spot is at Towong Bridge by the Murray River with toilet and great shade trees and flat camping areas. Another spot is at the Indi Bridge campground which is just past the 2wd track up Mt Elliot and it also has a toilet and nice camping by the Murray River. Pets are also allowed at both camp sites.
Other useful phone numbers are:
Tourist Information - 02 6076 2277
Police - 02 6076 1666
VIC State Emergency Services - 02 6076 1272
Towong Shire Council - Corryong - 02 6076 2160
Swimming Pool 12 - 7 pm - 02 6076 1480
Medical Centre - 02 6076 1733
Hospital - 02 6076 1355
Post Office - 02 6076 1351
*Hoggies Bakery - 02 6076 1196
Quality Meats - 02 6076 7619
*Foodworks Supermarket - 02 6076 1286
Hardware - 02 6076 1286
Corryong Taxi - 02 6076 1418
*Kate Elphick’s Corryong Pharmacy - 02 6076 125
Rare non flying days: What can you do?
Pizza/Cinema
Pizza n Cinema Cafe. Located in main street.
Ph: 02 6076 1791
Swimming:
Corryong has a public swimming pool next door to the comp HQ there are also plenty of swimming spots by the mighty Murray River. One of the safest spots for a dip is the creek at the bridge crossing just past Colac Colac Caravan Park, its shallow, safe slow moving water. Deep but fast water is at Bringabrong Bridge with some deep slower water at Towong Bridge.
Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool
Worth the drive toward Tumut. The thermal pool was built over a hot spring and maintains a permanent temperature of 27 degrees through all seasons. The thermal pool is a breeding ground for the Eastern Banjo Frog and is a good indication of the health of the environment and cleanliness of the thermal pool's water.
Khancoban: Be sure to check out Waterfall Farm.. An absolutely beautiful spot on a hot day with good shade and cold clear water. The best swimming hole around. Situated on the Swampy Plains River. Heading out of town toward Thredbo turn right at the powerstation turn off on the right and follow the road till you come to a bridge over the river. Park your car here and walk down. Please take all rubbish with you when you leave!
Have a massage: Book one now by calling Stacey Miller of “Functional Fibres” on 02 6076 0599 or 0429 612490. *Highly recommended! Stacey’s massages are available by appointment only and very popular so call to book one now. Stacey has a reputation as one of the best!
Wineries:
Upper Murray Estate - Walwa (tasting centre-60371226)
Mt Lawson Winery - Koetong (60727527)
Canoeing:
Bring your own canoe of you have one. The best local canoe/fishing trip is from Bringabrong bridge to Towong campground. Takes approx 3 hours and is both spectacular and often great fishing. *Remember to take a life jacket!
Or try the local commercial operators:
Tintaldra Caravan Park has canoes for hire and the Tintaldra Pub is close by and is an excellent place for a beer and a feed.
Upper Murray white water rafting-organised trips ( 1800 677 179)
Upper Murray resort - Walwa (canoes)-(02 6037 1226)
Tooma Host Farm ( www.toomahostfarm.com.au ) - Tallangatta Valley (02 6072 5555)
Activities including Abseiling, canoeing, flying fox. Horse riding for children
Mountain biking:
*Best to bring your own as there is plenty of great mountain biking and trail bike riding in Corryong and the surrounding hills. Ask Pete or Mike Brady for where to go...
Golf:
Corryong Golf Course 6076 1081 (very close to comp HQ)
Khancoban Golf Course 6076 9468
Bushwalking:
Go to wildwalks.com for more walks in the Kosciuszko National Park.
Parks information (131963)-(www.parks.vic.gov.au)
Bluff Falls + Bushwalking tracks - Cudgewa
Burrowa - Pine Mountain National Park (131963)
Nariel Creek good swimming, fishing and picnic area
Horse Riding with Bar M Adventures:
Why not go for a trail ride in the Man from Snowy River country on experienced local Mountain horses on real bush trails with incredible views of the Main Range and surrounding countryside. There are rides from one or two hours and 1/2 and full day rides. Check out the website at www.barmhorsebackadventures.com.au then call Mal or Belinda Mc Kimmie on 0260760517.
(Bookings are essential!)
Trout Fishing
If you need any ‘basic’ tackle go to Ron Hoban Sports Store - Main street, Corryong (60761121)
Red and black Celta’s in size 2 or 3 or Rapala CD3 or CD5 are best! Spinnerbaits are best for the Cod with a very slow retrieve after allowing to sink beside old logs n snags.
How to get here
Corryong is just inside the Victoria/NSW boarder and is on the Murray valley highway and about 90km from Albury.
Corryong VIC 3707, Australia
Corryong Australia
Plane
The nearest airports is Melbourne.
Web: http://melbourneairport.com.au/
Train
You can take a train from Melbourne, Sidney or Canberra to Albury and change for a bus or taxi after.
Timetable and fares http://www.nswtrainlink.info/
Car
It takes 4 h 40 min (434 km) to get there from Melbourne airport via Hume Fwy/M31 and Murray Valley Hwy.
Accessing the take offs:
2wd: You don’t have to have a 4wd to get to the top of Mt Elliot as there is 2wd access up the East side of the hill following the Fishers Track. This is the main access track/road that we will use for the competition.
4wd: If you use the 4wd track (Mt Elliot Ridge track) use UHF 21 to tell others you are coming up or down and your approximate location. Don’t speed and be sure to engage low range 4wd. The vehicle going up the hill has the right of way.
We recommend that you use the 2wd track on the eastern (back) side of Mt Elliot called Fishers track as its much easier on your car and takes only a little longer in time. Windsocks will be attached to each turn off up the hill for easy spotting of access turn offs.
Taxi
Corryong has a taxi service if you get stuck on Ph: +61 3 6076 1418
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Dave Gibbs
Contacts
-
Organiser
- Dave Gibbs
- 0429 775554
- djgibbs67@gmail.com