XC-Challenge Fundraiser- Invermere- 2009 May Long Weekend

This early season meet in Invermere is intended to raise funds for Max Fanderl & Penny Powers to participate in the 2009 Reb Bull  X- Alps Challenge.

Start: 05/23/2009 - 22:53

End: 05/24/2009 - 22:53

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Event Name: x-Alps fundraiser

URL(s) for more info: Flying Max

URL(s) for more info: Facebook Event info

May Long weekend
x-Alps fundraiser fun and x-country competition

The road to Mt. Swansea will already be open so let's do some flying. We will have a little fun competition and a fundraiser for the x-Alps 2009 team (Max & Penny). There will be a party held at Frank's "mansion", with a live band and a presentation from Max. Camping/accommodation will be available at Frank's and Max & Penny's place.

May 2009 – Access Road Condition

Checked out the condition of the Mt-7 access road on the first weekend in May. Snow is blocking safe access to the 9k “Lower Launch” in the shadow section right after the cut-off at 8k. Some vehicles have made it through including a group of mountain bikers in a 4x4 who powered their way through the snow as I was turning around.

9K launch will probably be accessible by mid-may with a bit of warm weather. Mud, ruts and running water included.  These days with increased early traffic from both Mtn. Bikers and Flyers, the road does tend to take a beating at this time of year because it is soft and muddy in many sections with frost heaves everywhere. Keep this in mind and drive responsibly if you are heading up.

2009 Willi Info

Information about the 2009 “Willi” cross-country meet is available from Serge Lamarche’s website at the following link:

http://sergewebservice.ca/seven/wmxcc.html

Preparations are ongoing so check back frequently for updates.

Log your 2009 Flights from Mt.7 at FlyGolden.ca

We have created a flight logging feature at www.flygolden.ca Record your flights in Golden by filling out the flight log form. The listing is available immediately.

Follow this link
http://www.flygolden.ca/logview.htm

Lookout Launch Now Accessible

May 30/08 - Word has it that the snow has now receded enough so that the Lookout Launch at 1940 metres is accessible by vehicle.

2008 Willi

THE 2008 WILLI PRE-REGISTRATION

Pilots can pre-register on-line at: http://www.sergewebservice.ca/seven/wmxcc.html

Any questions can be directed to Serge at: serge_lamarche@hotmail.com

Or to Karen at: karenkeller@shaw.ca

See you in Golden

Karen

The 2008 Willi

THE 2008 WILLI

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE MEET DIRECTORS

 

It's time again for pilots to book their holidays for the Willi at Golden B.C.  July 26th to August 3^rd. It is also time to book your campsites as the campground will fill up quickly-book early!

 

This is a relaxed Competition open to all levels of pilots- both Hang Gliding and Paragliding.

 

Mount Seven is a world class well developed flying site with a two wheel drive to launch. The landing area is a huge groomed field right next to GEAR camping and headquarters for the meet.

 

This year's comp will be run by myself and Serge as joint Competition Directors. It is great to divide the load up and Serge is doing a great job. Competition rules and site info are available at Serge's website at: http://sergewebservice.ca/seven/wmxcc.html

 

Now the scary part- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. I have been asking around and have been getting that blank staring look. Come on pilots-it's your meet and I don't cook breakfast.  A fill in sheet will be put up at GEAR so you can fill it in while you are out there, or put in your name in on-line. We will try to keep this list updated on line. Act quickly, as I am sure the spots will fill up quickly. I am trying to get local sponsors to donate gift certificates. All volunteers' names will be entered into a draw at the wind up BBQ on August 3rd.

The following prestige volunteer positions are open at this time.

PILOT REGISTRATION PACKAGES: FILLED-DOUG KELLER

SCORING:  FILLED-SERGE LAMARCHE.

SAFETY OFFICER: Monitor radio, co-ordinate with local RCMP etc. if needed. Hold a FSR Radio-good for a spouse or a pilot that flies in am.

WEATHER DUDE: Get weather report and post at breakfast, prior to 10:00am pilots meeting. Print out at Gear office available.

PILOT CONTROL: Have pilots report to you at the end of the day-to make sure everyone gets back ok. Co-ordinate with Scoring assistant. Probably one half  hour or less each evening –7'til 9:00pm or so. Report to Meet Director and Safety Director.

REGISTRATION: Friday July 25^th , 6:00pm-8:00pm-includes food!  Saturday July 26^th 10:00am-includes breakfast. Help Karen with Registration-Easy.

PARA LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Work with launch director to co-ordinate safe launches. Will limit time on launch-your choice.

TASK COMMITTEE: One for Hangs and one for Paras. Pilots in the meet preferred.

BREAKFAST COOKS AND COFFEE MAKER: One day commitment for one hour. Make coffee and pancakes-you will get lots of help. Pilots will help clean up.

Get those names in – don't forget to volunteer your spouses etc. I did.

 

I've added a couple of categories and we have a lot of good volunteers that will come forward as well as those Hang and paradrivers.

ANY DONATIONS FOR PRIZES WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

THANK YOU TO GEAR AND MULLER WINDSPORTS : www.mullerwindsports.com, FOR THEIR SUPPORT AGAIN THIS YEAR.

Let me know at karenkeller@shaw.ca

Thanks everyone.

Karen Keller