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The COACHING group is one component of the Lakes Charity Classic (LCC) fund-raising paragliding competition that is held in the mountainous Lake District of north-west England. It is run by the local Cumbria Soaring Club (CSC.
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The mountainous Lake District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park) offers many site choices to suit all wind directions in stunning mountain scenery. Virtually all sites require a hike to take off.
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Registration will open on
20/01 18:00 (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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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
Contacts
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Meet director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Event organiser
- Baz Roberts
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
Event info
The COACHING group is one component of the Lakes Charity Classic (LCC) fund-raising paragliding competition that is held in the mountainous Lake District of north-west England. It is run by the local Cumbria Soaring Club (CSC). For non-competing pilots this COACHING group option supports less experienced pilots to get airtime.
In addition there is an A and B competition and the X-Lakes hike and fly HARDCORE and ACADEMY events.
The A competition is for PILOT rated participants. Any EN certified wing is permitted. Tandems are allowed with one named pilot in charge and scoring.
The B competition is less demanding than the A competition and therefore more suitable for lower airtime pilots or those with less mountain flying experience. Friendly tasks will be set. Open to CLUB PILOT and above rated participants flying EN B / DHV 1-2 gliders and below.
https://airtribune.com/lcc-2024-a-comp/
https://airtribune.com/lcc-2024-b-comp/
https://airtribune.com/x-lakes-2024-academy-one-day/
https://airtribune.com/x-lakes-2024-hardcore-two-day/
Cumbria Soaring Club members enjoy a £10 discount on the donation when entering. The entry donation includes one meal. Camping/vans/motorhomes are permitted and charged at £10 per person, per night. (No hook ups).
More details can be found here http://lakescharityclassic.org
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
The A and B competitions are also held on the same dates.
Registration is prioritised for Cumbria Soaring Club (CSC) members for the first week when registration opens. Remaining places will be offered to non-CSC members after this time. CSC members enjoy a £10 discount on the donation when entering. The entry donation includes an evening meal on Saturday.
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
Arrival and registration
Friday 21 June 2024
1st Task day
Saturday 22 June 2024
2nd Task day and prize giving
Sunday 23 June 2024
Free-flying. Depart.
Daily schedule
Thursday 20 June
1600-1900 Arrival & registration
Friday 21 June
0900 Welcome & mandatory safety briefing
1000 Depart to chosen flying site
1700 Task deadline
Saturday 22 June
0900 Morning Briefing,
1000 Depart to chosen flying site
1700 Task deadline
1800 Evening meal included
2000 Official scores and prize giving. Prize draw and raffle.
Sunday 23 June
Freeflying and departure
Accommodation and Activities
Camping on site is available for £10 per person per night payable on arrival. Pre-booking is not necessary. Modestly sized motorhomes and caravans are welcomed on the sports field. Camping is available from Thursday to Sunday afternoon. The grassy tented areas are flat and it is usually possible to park alongside your tent. Free showers. There are NO electric hookups for campervans.
Non-competitors are also welcome to camp and join in. Details will be in the competitor's information pack sent nearer the time.
If you prefer not to camp, search the usual online accommodation portals for Grasmere Village options to suit most budgets.
The X-Lakes hike and fly challenges are now officially Cumbria Soaring Club events and will again run alongside the LCC. They overlap with the LCC events so it is not possible to take part in both.
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
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Cumbria Soaring Club
Contacts
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Meet director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Event organiser
- Baz Roberts
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk