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UPDATED 13 June '24
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND SAFETY
1. No BHPA card (or international equivalent) = no participation.
2. Update your AirTribune details in good time.
3. An “assumption of risk” form must be completed at registration.
Flying site
The Fells of the English Lake District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) offer many choices of site to suit all wind directions in stunning mountain scenery...
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Registration will open on
22/01 10:00 (GMT)
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Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
Contacts
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Event organiser
- Peter Askew
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Meet director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Admin
- Richard Jennings
- chairman@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
Event info
UPDATED 13 June '24
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND SAFETY
1. No BHPA card (or international equivalent) = no participation.
2. Update your AirTribune details in good time.
3. An “assumption of risk” form must be completed at registration.
4. A radio operating at 135 – 179 VHF (and mobile phone) is compulsory.
5. All flying equipment must be homologated in an airworthy condition and be BHPA approved and comply with the latest edition of the following EN certification standards:
• Paraglider: EN 926-2 and 926-1 or LTF 91/09 (including CCC FAI class), having aspect ratio under 7,2.
• Harness: EN 1651 with certified protection, or LTF 91/09
• Emergency parachute: EN 12491 or LTF 91/09
• Helmet: EN 966 or snowboarding EN 1077 class is accepted.
SITE RULES
• No fires
• No BBQs directly on the grass
• All rubbish to be put in the skip by the pavilion
• TAKE HOME your recycling please
• Generators must be on trays
• Toilet chemicals must be GREEN
• No noise after 22.00 or loud music at anytime
• Landing is allowed in the main field in the marked area
• No DRONES without event director permission
• Dogs must be on a lead at all times
26 May update: The Cumbria Soaring Club Lakes Charity Classic website page was updated (26 May) to include up to date information and details on how to apply for the Community Impact Fund for deserving Cumbrian causes, Telegram groups to join and how guests must pre-book this year to attend. ALL competitors, participants, guests and crew should be familiar with this information and visit the page before arriving on Thursday 20 June. https://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/lcc/CSC_LCCMain.php
The Lakes Charity Classic is an informal paragliding competition held in some of England's most spectacular scenery.
This event registration is for the Coaching Group.
In addition to there are two competitions, A and B Comps for more experienced pilots.
A Competition - This is for more experienced and seasoned pilots holding a minimum of Pilot rating. Any EN certified wing is permitted; uncertified gliders will not be accepted. Tandems are allowed but with only one named pilot in charge and scoring.
https://airtribune.com/lakes-charity-classic-2023-a-comp/
B competition - This is most suitable for less experienced pilots who wish to get the most flying from their day in a spectacularly scenic area. Less demanding, friendly tasks will be set and it is open to pilots with Club Pilot and Pilot ratings flying gliders of ENB/DHV1-2 and below.
https://airtribune.com/lakes-charity-classic-2023-b-comp/
Cumbria Soaring Club Members get a £10 discount on the donation when entering.
More details on the event location and camping can be found here http://lakescharityclassic.org
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
A-Comp and B-Comp events are also held at the same time.
Registration is prioritised for CSC members for the first week, remaining places will be offered to non-CSC members after this time. Cumbria Soaring Club Members get a £10 discount on the donation when entering.
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
General schedule
Thursday 20th June
1000 Volunteer arrival to help set up
1400 Earliest arrival all others - collect meal ticket, wrist band and pay for camping at the gate
1600-1900 Registration
Catering truck & bar open from late afternoon
Friday 21st June
Last chance registration 0800-0900
1st Task day
Late afternoon - special guest presentation by Steve Bonham, award-winning psychologist, author, musician, performer and everyman-adventurer.
Saturday 22nd June
2nd Task day
1800 Special guest, Community Impact Awards, raffle, and prize giving
Entertainment: Steve Bonham & The Bishop: Moonshine music for a mixed up world! Steering up some raw spirit with great songs from Louisiana to London, New Jersey to Newcastle on the Mississippi to the Mersey. Stuff you’ve heard before and stuff you wish you had heard before. An evening to let go and enjoy some toe-tapping, table-thumping, hand-clapping delight.
Sunday 23rd June
Depart by noon
Freeflying
Accommodation and Activities
Once again, The Lakes Charity Classic will host this years X-Lakes at the Grasmere Sportsfield alongside the LCC. Competitors will be able to enter the 1-day X-Lakes event beforehand on the Friday and then compete in both days of the LCC if they wish. The hardcore 2-day X-Lakes event overlaps with the LCC so you cannot enter the 2-day X-Lakes as well as the LCC.
Camping and modestly sized motorhomes and caravans are welcomed on the Sports field. No booking for camping is required and all campers are asked to pay on arrival at the gate. Camping is available from Thursday night through to Sunda. There are excellent camping facilities available with men and women’s showers and toilets, although there are no electric hookups for campervans.
Non-competitors / guests are also welcome to camp and attend and must pre-book via this online form https://forms.office.com/r/pV7hmr9sEH
Grasmere has a many hotels and B&Bs of various grades and there is a hostel.
How to get here
The map below shows event HQ / Grasmere Sports Field location.
More details on the event location and camping can be found here http://lakescharityclassic.org
1 Stock Ln, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SJ, UK
Grasmere United Kingdom
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Organizers
Cumbria Soaring Club
Contacts
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Event organiser
- Peter Askew
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Meet director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Admin
- Richard Jennings
- chairman@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk