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Paragliding World Cup 2011 - Event 4 - Bayramoren, Turkey - 23rd July - Registration

Event 4 of the Paragliding World Cup 2011 is ready to go. Registration will be open at 16:30 local time and we are expecting a full field at registration.

Afterwards, at 19:30 there will be an opening ceremony and then a party for the competitors.

Text by Chris

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Paragliding World Cup 2011 - News

Following discussions with the local organisers in Bayramoren (Turkey) and Ager (Spain), it has been decided that the next events will continue in the normal World Cup manner and within our existing rules - this includes the flying of Open Class gliders.

The Paragliding World Cup is aware of the complexity of the ongoing situation and will continue to act according to the wishes of our competitors. Decisions for the future will be discussed at the General Assembly in Ager, Spain.

Francisco "Tato" Vargas and Eitel von Muhlenbrock

In this moment of grief for Xavier, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones and fellow pilots of Francisco "Tato" Vargas and Eitel von Muhlenbrock, who lost their lives during the second task of the World Championships in Piedrahita, Spain.

Such a loss in such a short time is creating unbearable pain and regret in our hearts. Just the hope that all of them are at better place is keeping us going on.

Tragic outcome.

The aerial search organized and led this morning (July 7th) by Mike allowed to find Xavier's body at 12:23 (local time). Xavier was found in the west face of the Huascaran Norte (6768m) at an altitude of 4700m.

The most likely scenario is that Xavier was taking some pictures of this impressive mountain when he lost control of his paraglider. It looks like he opened his reserve but he quickly died from his injuries.

Again we want to express our deepest sympathy to the family and to all the people that he inspired during his engaged and exciting life.

Paragliding World Cup - Lienz, Austria - Podium Photos

Finally - here are the prizegiving Podium Photos from the World Cup in Lienz, Austria

 

Female podium is First (Centre) - Regula Strasser (Switzerland / Spaelti AG, Biotech) - Second (Left) - Elisa Houdry (France / Talloires, Les Passagers du Vent, EoleRES) and Third (Right) - Seiko Fukuoka Naville (France / Les Passagers du Vent)

Female Podium - 2nd Elisa Houdry, 1st - Regula Strasser, 3rd - Seiko Fukuoka Naville

Overall Podium is First (Centre) - Alex Hofer (Switzerland) - Second (Left) - Josef Brandner (Austria / Actemium, Flugschule AustriaFly) and Third (Right) - Jacques Fournier (France / Parateam)

Overall Podium - Josef Brandner, Alex Hofer and Jacques Fournier

And the teams - in first place - Peter Neuenschwander, Michael Sigel, Regula Strasser and Stefan Wyss - Spaelti

FIRST TEAM - Spaelti - Peter Neuenschwander, Michael Sigel and Regula Strasser (Stefan Wyss had to go early)

In second place - OZONE - Seiko Fukuoka Naville, Luc Armant, Charles Cazaux and Jurij Vidic

Second place - OZONE - Jurij Vidic, Luc Armant, Charles Cazaux and Seiko Fukuoka Naville

and the third placed team is Sol - Marc Wensauer, Nero Daschner and Vladimir Bacanin

Next Paragliding World Cup event begins in Bayramoren, Turkey on 27th July 2011 - see you there 

Text - Chris - Photos - Xavier

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18th June 2011 - Lienz, Austria - Final Results

The Paragliding World Cup in Lienz is over. We managed to steal just one task from the weather conditions but that, at least, means that we have some results.

Winning the competition overall is Alex Hofer (Switzerland)

Winner in Lienz - Alex Hofer

First woman this week is Regula Strasser (Switzerland)

And the winning team is Peter Neuenschwander, Michael Sigel, Regula Strasser and Stefan Wyss

 Spaelti

 

Poduim photos will be along soon 

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