HURRICANE OPEN

EAST COAST US PARAGLIDING NATIONALS COMPETITION

The 3rd annual HURRICANE OPEN is on! In 2020 it will also be an FAI cat2 sanctioned event for US Paragliding. – This is a Race to Goal format with GPS scoring, LIVE TRACKING for foot launched Cross Country Flying racing contest.

we will host between 50-100 pilots for 1 week of racing in the sky. Tasks will be set each day before the race and posted online w/ LIVE TRACKING.

Look for Photos and Videos on our social media pages!

Pilot Registration Open &

online Now!

EAST COAST US PARAGLIDING NATIONALS 2020

3rd annual Hurricane Open!

Date: August 29th – Septemeber 5th. 2020
Location: JUSTFLYSVS Whitwell, TN

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  • Race to Goal format.
  • GPS scoring.
  • Live Location tracking

*Spot or InReach device required for participation.

**Garmin Inreach Available for purchase w/ event discount. 

What’s Included:

Opening Ceremony – Pig Roast & Fireworks 

Retrieves, Rides, Scoring, WX & Task Briefings, Rescue if required.

Free Camping, Friends and FUN. Comp T-Shirt & Schwagg Bag

Closing Ceremony action and social event 

Schedule:

Here is a summary of the competition schedule:

Saturday August 29th:

  • Practice Day.
  • 9am – 3pm @ Launch JUSTFLY-SVS Whitwell, TN
  • Race check in at (4pm) in Whitwell (location:TBA)

Sunday 8/30 –  Saturday 9/5 – RACE DAYS

  • 9am – report & check in at launch
  • 10am – Task briefing
  • 11am – 6pm – task window
  • 6pm – 9pm report in & upload track log for scoring

Saturday September 5th

  • Awards Ceremony

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JUSTFLYSVS Flight Parks

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JUSTFLYSVS Whitwell Flight Park

Sponsors:

  • FLYING CAMP
  • Church of Thermal Ascension
  • JUSTFLY-SVS Flight Parks
  • OZONE
  • PHI
  • SUPAIR
  • World Food Tribe
  • SUPERFLY
  • FLYTEC USA