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GENERAL GUIDELINES AND SAFETY
1. No BHPA card (or international equivalent) = no participation.
2. No Pilot rating, you will not be able to compete.
3. Update your AirTribune details in good time.
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
01/02 09:00 (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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Flying Director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Admin
- Paul Abbott (LCC Event Manager)
- 07840 059561
- paul.thomas.abbott@gmail.com
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Admin
- Phil Hewitson
- 07900 920232
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
Event info
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND SAFETY
1. No BHPA card (or international equivalent) = no participation.
2. No Pilot rating, you will not be able to compete.
3. Update your AirTribune details in good time.
4. An “assumption of risk” form must be completed at registration.
5. A radio operating at 135 – 179 VHF (and mobile phone) is compulsory.
6. 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.
7. Please sign up with Puretrack.io as we will be using this at the event for safety.
Please note: all XC competitors require a "Pilot" rating, meaning you must have passed your BHPA Pilot rating before 18 June 2025 for the A and B comps. Please make sure you answer the poll question with your Pilot rating.
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
The Cumbria Soaring Club Lakes Charity Classic website page will be updated to include 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.
https://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/lcc/CSC_LCCMain.php
Cumbria Soaring Club members enjoy a discount on the donation when entering. The entry donation includes one meal on the Saturday night.
The Lakes Charity Classic is a fun competition, run by pilots for pilots. The event is a 'Not for Profit' ; raising funds for local charities and is run in conjunction with the X-Lakes H&F competition.
RISK STATEMENT: https://x-lakes.uk/x-lakes-challenge-risk-statement/
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
A-Comp and Coaching events are also held at the same time.
Please note: all XC competitors require a "Pilot" rating, meaning you must have passed your BHPA Pilot rating before 18 June 2025 for the A and B comps. Please make sure you answer the poll question with your Pilot rating.
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 19 June: Registration and free-flying.
Friday 20 June: Competition.
Saturday 21 June: Competition. Evening prize-giving.
Sunday 22 June: Free flying.
Daily schedule
12:00 Arrival at Grasmere:
Arrival at the Grasmere show-ground, collect your wristband.
Free Flying.
Thursday 19 June
17:00 Registration:
All competitors and their supporters will be welcomed to registration at the main office at 17:00.
19:00 Registration closes:
Please come in good time to registration as we will be finishing promptly ready for the Briefing.
19:30 Event Briefing:
During the briefing the task committee and organisers will discuss local weather and possible route options. The technical support team will demonstrate the tracking systems and the safety support systems will be discussed. A local knowledge expert will discuss the complex mountain systems and how the sea breeze will affect the area during the competition, this will help you with your route selection.
Friday
09:00 Weather briefing.
09:45 Depart for hill.
18:00 TBC Last report back. Failure to report means zero score, and could cause a major rescue being activated.
Saturday
09:00 Weather briefing.
09:45 Depart for hill.
17:00 TBC Last report back. Failure to report means zero score, and could cause a major rescue being activated.
18:00 -19:00 Evening meal and raffle.
19:00 - 20:00 Prize giving.
20:00 - 22:00 Evening entertainment.
Sunday:
Free-flying.
Depart from show ground.
Accommodation and Activities
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://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/lcc-x-lakes-2025
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
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Cumbria Soaring Club
Contacts
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Flying Director
- Richard Bungay
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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Admin
- Paul Abbott (LCC Event Manager)
- 07840 059561
- paul.thomas.abbott@gmail.com
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Admin
- Phil Hewitson
- 07900 920232
- lcc@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk