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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 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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Flying Director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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LCC Director, CSC Chairman
- Baz Roberts
- lcc@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 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
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
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
Daily schedule
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 / guests are also welcome to camp and attend but must pre-book via this online form by 16 June https://forms.office.com/r/pV7hmr9sEH
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 the event HQ / Grasmere Sports Field location.
Postcode LA22 9SL
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1 Stock Ln, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SJ, UK
Grasmere United Kingdom
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Organizers
Contacts
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Flying Director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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LCC Director, CSC Chairman
- Baz Roberts
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk