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SOLSTICE CUP - 3rd/4th July 2010 Forecast is flyable on the cliffs, best on Sat so get here on Fri night.... LET ME KNOW YOU ARE COMING.... SOLSTESTIVAL news- we have the GIN SPRINT in two sizes here for you to lust after, plus, if it gets breezy on Sunday afternoon there is an Independence DRACO SPEEDWING too!!! Nancy Finch will be here over the weekend, offering reiki/reflexology and various hippy therapy options. Go on.... We have a new secret garden open top green room for music meditation and therapy, courtesy of Josh and Frances The barbecue area has new lighting, seating and an open fire brazier, it is just lovely by the sheltered pond with the fountain playing. Solstice Cup is an annual paragliding get together with a gentle competitive edge, intended to be accessible to novice pilots and provide an introduction to competition, flying in a fairly smooth, predictable air. Ridge soaring tasks are flown along the coastal cliffs of the Isle of Wight. Gliders should be entry level EN A/B, DHV/LTF 1/ 1-2 equivalent to score, higher level pilots can borrow a wing or fly the tasks as wind technicians/monitors without scoring. 1. Total Airtime - Your best five flights of each day score. Fly all day and clock up significant airtime, FLYING, its what you love to do!! 2. Cats Cradle Distance - Your best five flights each day score. Distances adds up between marked turnpoints which you choose. Each turnpoint can only be claimed once in each flight. Think carefully and plan your route.Big picture tactical and strategic decision making needed along with flying skills and stamina. ( The wind and tide change during the day and some points are harder to get back from). 3. XXX Jousting - Ground handling comp (with very lively XXX wings if appropriate), one on one, knockout. 4. Precision Drop - deliver a small cargo (eg potato) to a precise taget (eg bucket) without your feet touching the ground! 5. Testival - If you would like to test fly a particular wing, get in touch as soon as possible, we may be able to arrange it for you! Importers like to show off their wares at this event while pilots get the chance to make fair comparisons and informed choices.   Accommodation: B/B at Butterfly Paragliding HQ, camping, tipi hire (2 weeeks notice), breakfast, packed lunch. Numbers: limited numbers are catered for, in the interest of flying safety and social comfort, so get your entry in now! Pilot Goody Bag: everything you need for the comp. Barbecue but bring your own tipple. Eclectic selection of live music, if you play, bring an instrument or borrow one! Free camping for musicians! Booking: initially by phone or email, we would like payment in advance please to simplify the organisation. Prices: Pilot entry £35 includes pilot pack, barbie and live music. Guests charged £10 for the barbie and standard rates for accommodation.