- Blog
- Summary
- Details
- Pilots
- Registration
Event info
The Ozone Chelan Open 2026 will be an EN-C and lower event where XC pilots new to competitions get to race along side and learn from some of the best pilots in the World. The competition will follow the same format as other FAI Cat 2 events and include daily briefings lead by Northwest Paragliding Team Pilot, Austin Cox.
Expand page for more detailsFlying site
The take off at Chelan is on top of the Chelan Butte located between Lake Chelan and the Colombia River. Access to the Butte is via the Chelan Butte Road. All vehicles driving to take off must be equipped with a shovel and a fire extinguisher.
Expand page for more details- left before start of event
-
Registration will open on
01/12 12:00 (US/Pacific)
-
π°οΈ
Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
-
π
Helicopter rescue
The region supports helicopter rescues
-
βοΈ
Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at launch
-
π±
Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
-
π»
Radio coverage
We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly
-
π°οΈ
Live trackers mandatory
Live Tracking is MANDATORY in this event to score. The organiser will provide the trackers.
-
π
Launch Transport
There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch
-
π₯Ύ
Retrieve included
There will be retrieve vehicles available to return pilots to HQ
-
π©
Toilets on takeoff
There are toilets at, or near, the launch
-
π°
Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
-
π’
Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
-
πΊ
Goal beers
There will usually be goal beers for winners
-
π
Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
-
π΅
Live music
There will be live music or a DJ at the event
-
π
Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
-
π²
Carbon offset / Plant a Tree
The organisers have commmitted to Carbon Offset the event and/or Plant a Tree for each competitor
Contacts
-
Meet director
- Matt Senior
- 206 420 9101
- Ozone.chelan.open@gmail.com
Event info
The Ozone Chelan Open 2026 will be an EN-C and lower event where XC pilots new to competitions get to race along side and learn from some of the best pilots in the World. The competition will follow the same format as other FAI Cat 2 events and include daily briefings lead by Northwest Paragliding Team Pilot, Austin Cox.
These briefings will include analysis of previous days tasks, XC flying techniques, racing strategies, understanding the local weather and micro-meteorology and how to have fun, fly safe and make goal. Austin will be assisted by 7 other top Pilots including Ozone Test Pilot and 2021 World Paragliding Champion Russ Ogden.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Pilots must have a P4 (or foreign equivalent) or be an experienced P3 with XC & SIV experience with a letter of referral from their instructor.
Priority will be given to pilots that volunteered at previous events
Lale Chelan Flyer membership is mandatory. https://lakechelanflyers.org/join-the-club/
Documents required at registration
-
FAI Sporting Licence
Issued by your local NAC on behalf of the FAI. You cannot normally compete in an FAI event without one. Contact your National Association (NAC)
-
National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
-
Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
-
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.
-
Experience summary required
The organiser wishes for you to provide a summary of your experience on arrival.
-
Liability Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your liability (3rd party) insurance documents
-
Rescue/Medical Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune
Cancellation Policy
May 10 and after no refund
Entry fees are non-transferable
Prize fund and scoring categories
EN-C Womenβs 1st, 2nd, 3rd
EN-B 1st, 2nd , 3rd
EN-B Womenβs 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rookie 1st, 2nd, 3rd
General schedule
*NO RETRIEVE PROVIDED ON THE PRACTICE DAY
Registration is at the Chelan Falls Park soccer field @ (4pm) followed by the MANDATORY pilots meeting (7pm) at the same location.
Sunday June 14th: Comp day 1 Vans leave 9am
Monday June 15th: Comp day 2
Tuesday June 16th: Comp day 3
Wednesday June 17th: Comp day 4
Thursday June 18th: Comp day 5
Friday June 19th: Comp day 6, awards ceremony and closing party
Daily schedule
09:00 - Transport to take-off
09:30 - Task Analysis and mentoring briefings
10:00 - Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
10:15 - Pilots' briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
11:30 - Take-off window opens
14:30 - Return Trackers office opens
22:00 - Provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
Camping:
Most pilots choose to camp at Beebe Campground on the Colombia River. Beebe is an awesome facility with pristine grass, clean bathrooms and nice camp sites. Sites are $35/night, there is a max of 8 people and 3 vehicles per site. Site must be booked in advance Reservations open at the beginning of January 2024.
chelanpud.org
Beebe Campground is located 10 minutes drive from Chelan and 5 minutes from Chelan Falls Park.
There is also the Lakeshore RV Park located near downtown Chelan. While the Lakeshore RV park has a more central location within walking distance to restaurants and shops it is not as nice, more expensive.
http://cityofchelan.us/parks/rv/rv_park.aspx
For those that want to camp and are unable to get a spot there is a private property camp site called the pilots nest located on the Columbia River 10 minutes from town. Reservations not required.
Hotels:
http://www.momsmotel.com/
http://appleinnmotel.com/
http://lakesidelodgeandsuites.com/
http://www.midtowner.com/
http://www.deepwaterinn.com/
https://campbellsresort.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g58395-Chelan_Washington-Hotels.html
Houses:
https://www.chelanvacationproperties.com/vacation-rentals
https://www.vacasa.com/usa/Lake-Chelan/
http://www.rentchelan.com/
How to get here
Chelan United States
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Northwest Paragliding
Matt Senior
Austin Cox
David Wheeler
Tyler Sell
Contacts
-
Meet director
- Matt Senior
- 206 420 9101
- Ozone.chelan.open@gmail.com
