Nelson Waypoints

If you follow this link Waypoints on NZHGPA website to and look for the Nelson waypoints, you can download all waypoints which may be used in the competition.

They're listing as 'Paragliding' but they're the same ones.

Do yourself a huge favour and load them to your GPS now - and learn how to do it if you have to.

2016 Pilot List

There's now a link to the registered pilots list over on the left. This will be updated as pilots register.

Late Registration Update

From the organiser:
We are continuing the discount for early registration until Jan 11 for those who haven't registered yet. Please contact gmeadows@xtra.co.nz.

From the THPGC:
Extreme Fire Risk likely in February. All vehicles must carry a Fire Extinguisher of at least 0.9 kg, and a shovel. No smoking at all at launch or landing areas.

Nelson PG Open

A reminder that the Nelson PG Open early-bird discount runs out at the end of December. If you want to sign up, go to the PG Open website at http://www.pgopen.org.nz/home/nelson

Thanks - Frog Twissell, Comp Director

2016 Ferry DIscount Details

 

GROUP RATES QUOTED FOR 

 

National Paragliding and Hang Gliding 

 

Group Booking Reference:FA5655 

 

The below rates are based on return travel, prices to date, inclusive of GST and subject to availability. 

 

Off Peak Fares:                            Each Way 

Adult                                              $45.00 

Premium Plus                                 $45.00  18yrs plus 

Child                                               $25.00 

Car/Van/4x4 

Up to 5.5 metres                             $124.00 each 

Extra half meter over 5.5m            $19.00 

Trailer up to 2.5 tonne                    $124.00 

Extra half metre over 5.5m             $19.00 

Trailer 2.5 tonne to 3.5 tonne          $227.00 

Extra half metre over 5.5 metre       $37.00 

Off Peak Dates: 

09-11 February 16 

22 February – 16 March 16 

 

Peak Fares:                                     Each Way 

Adult                                                $52.00 

Premium Plus                                  $45.00  18yrs plus 

Child                                                $25.00 

Car/Van/4x4 

Up to 5.5 metres                              $137.00 each 

Extra half meter over 5.5m             $22.00 

Trailer up to 2.5 tonne                    $137.00 

Extra half metre over 5.5m             $22.00 

Trailer 2.5 tonne to 3.5 tonne          $227.00 

Extra half metre over 5.5 metre       $37.00 

Peak Dates: 

12-21 February 16 

 

 

Group Booking conditions and instructions for members are: 

 

• Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander –  
• Online at http://www.interislander.co.nz/Booking/Group-Bookings.aspx 
• Entering FA5655 into the Discount Code  
• Every reservation will be given an expiry/payment date, required to be paid in full by that date 
• Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request 
• Bookings are 90% refundable if cancelled after payment made, but prior to final check in time.  No refund if advised after this time. 
• Paragliding or Hang Gliding Licence must be shown at check in or retail fares will be charged. 
• Fares valid for travel  18 January through to 16 March 16 

2016 Nationals Ferry Discounts

Any North Island pilots coming to the Nelson HG National Championship who may be interested in a group booking discount for the ferry trip?

 

Mark Alton will be coordinating this. Please contact Mark if this appeals to you

markalton@yahoo.com, 0221955746

2016 Nationals - The Nelson Golden Triangle

Glenn Meadows has started to do the groundwork for the 2016 Nationals.

The dates are Sat 13 Feb to Sat 20 Feb with 21st Feb as a reserve day.

There are some accommodation links on the left. Sites are:

Sherry River (preferred site if weather favourable)

2WD, skyfloaters ok.

Inwoods Lookout
4WD but good, Advanced Pilots only - no skyfloaters

Tapawera
4WD last 100m, novice site. For stronger SW winds.

Mt Murchison (if we want a drive)
4WD and driver essential.

All vehicles shall require a fire extinguisher and a shovel to be carried at all times in forestry areas. Also having a driver is essential for some of our sites due to access restrictions and difficult roads.

There are links to Topomaps on the left.

Registration procedure as for Wanaka - link is on the left.