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Lakes Charity Classic

Cumbria Soaring Club proudly presents the Lakes Charity Classic
The UK's premier free flying event!

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Take off at Alcock Tarn above Grasmere at the 2024 Lakes Charity Classic

The 2024 Lakes Charity Classic was held in Grasmere 20 -23 June.

LATEST - Go to Previous Events -> 2024 for scoring tables.

What is the Lakes Charity Classic?

The Lakes Charity Classic is an informal paragliding competition held in some of England's most spectacular scenery. If you want to get a flavour of what it's all about then have a look at this Youtube Video - courtesy of gazandwiz

There are 2 competitions

A Competition - This is for more experienced and seasoned pilots holding a minimum of Pilot rating. Any certified wing is permitted; uncertified gliders will not be accepted. Tandems are allowed but with only one named pilot in charge and scoring.

B competition - This is most suitable for less experienced pilots who wish to get the most flying from their day in a spectacularly scenic area. Less demanding, friendly tasks will be set and it is open to pilots with Club Pilot and Pilot ratings flying gliders of ENB/DHV1-2 and below.

We also offer 2 days of coaching as an alternative. If you don't fancy taking part in a competition but fancy some flying in some of the most spectacular scenery in England, then the coaching event gives you a chance to fly with the coaching team from CSC.

The main programme starts early on Friday morning where there will be a briefing before we head off for the flying sites. We aim to get the best out of the day so the tasks will be geared to the conditions. Remember, though, that the Lake District is the wettest place in England. One thing you can be sure of, is that we'll always do our best and will plan other activities to suit the conditions. This is what it looks like on a good day.

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The LCC and X-Lakes events 20-23 June 2024 will be live to register for on 20 January at 1800. Be sure you FIRST set up an Airtribune account here https://airtribune.com/welcome/signup

Take note that the comps run Friday and Saturday so arrival is Thursday and a single prize-giving will be held Saturday evening. Depart Sunday and free fly! In the X-lakes details you'll see that the entry fees have come right down AND CSC members now get the same £10 discount that other entrants get. Other entry fees have been frozen at 2023 levels. This "harmonisation" of fees aims to signal that these are ALL now club events and we are one tribe!

Registration links :-

Club members who book the coaching group and A or B comp in the first week get priority.

For Information on Previous Events - Click on the year

2024 Grasmere 20 - 23 June 2023
2023 Grasmere 16 - 18 June 2023
2022 Grasmere 17 - 19 June 2022
2021 Grasmere 17 - 18 July 2021
2020 Cancelled Cancelled due to Coronavirus restrictions
2019 Grasmere 21 - 23 June 2019
2018 Grasmere 13 - 15 July 2018
2017 Grasmere 14 - 17 July 2017
2016 Grasmere 15 - 18 July 2016
2015 Buttermere 29/30 May 2015
2014 Buttermere 30/31 May 2014
2013 Buttermere 31 May/1 June 2013
2012 Buttermere 8/9 June 2012
2011 Buttermere 3/4 June 2011
2010 Buttermere 4/5 June 2010
2009 Buttermere 5/6 June 2009
2008 Buttermere 6/7 June 2008
2007 Buttermere 1/2 June 2008