SAFA Skysailor Magazine

32 SKY SAILOR December-January-February | SUMMER 2025/2026 Events Calendar 2026 January Corryong Cup HG Competition 3 to 10 January 2026 Location: Corryong, VIC Type: HG foot launch event Practice day: 2 January Description: A social comp aiming to foster learning and improve comp flying skills whilst having fun, with a Floater class and tasks for intermediate pilots, and Open classes for higher performance gliders/experienced pilots. Registration: Entries open 1 September, so get in early or you may miss out! Visit www.hgcomps.com.au Organiser: Vic HG Comps Inc Forbes Flatlands 2026 13 to 21 January Location: Bill Moyes International Airport, Forbes, NSW Type: HG aerotow event Practice day: 12 January Description: Come join us at the world renowned Forbes Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships. This event is designed to bring together pilots of all skill levels in a supportive and challenging environment. For newcomers, it’s a chance to experience competitive hang gliding and gain valuable insights from more experienced pilots. For seasoned competitors, it’s an oppor- tunity to test your skills in a high-level com- petition. We’re looking forward to a great time of flying and sharing experiences. Registration: www.forbesflatlands.com Contact: fly@forbesflatlands.com Bright Nationals PG Open 2025 16 to 23 January Location: Bright, VIC Sanction: AAA/Cat2 Type: PG foot launch XC event Entry fee: $320 before 1 January 2025 Description: Held in the Victorian Alps, the Bright Open is a XC PG competition that will determine the Australian National Champions and class winners. Registration: Visit airtribune.com Contact: brightopencomp@gmail.com 2026 Sports Class Racing Series Roldanillio, Colombia 9-16 January Tolmin, Slovenia June TBA Grand Bornand or St Jean Montclar, France July TBA Piedrahita, Spain August TBA Bassano, Italy September TBA Mexico November TBA Registrations: Visit Airtribune