Natalie Barlow <<nat.matt3>>
writes:

World Championships - Fantastic mountain flying here in New Zealand so come to our National Champs and hone your skills prior to the 2019 Worlds!

What - 41st New Zealand Hang Gliding Nationals

When - Sat 26 Jan to Sat 02 Feb 2019, practice days 24 and 25 Jan.

Where - Mount Murchison, South Island, New Zealand

Level - FAI CAT 2, Open and Sport Class

How many - 40-60 pilots expected including several highly ranked world pilots

Terrain - Mountain and Open Valley Flying

Tasks - 2-3 hours duration, 50-120+ km, 6000-10000+ ft MSL

Website - https://nzhgnats.blogspot.com

Entry - Early bird fee is $185 up till Dec 31st; $200 thereafter.

Glider Hire - A limited number of kingposted and topless gliders are available for hire

Comp Organisers - Matt Barlow 022153 7965 <nat.matt3>, Shane McKay 0211408204

Other Comps - Forbes Australia 27 Dec to 05 Jan 19, Omarama Classic New Zealand 02-10 Feb 2019, Manilla State Titles 17-23 Feb 2019

VLOGS - Check out Ollie Chitty's VLOGS from last year's comp at Murchison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dv6ZS-6A60

Photos - Check out some photos of the area from last year https://nzhgnats.blogspot.com/p/2018-gallery.html