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Hang Glide at the 2008 Lake McClure Oktoberfest
October 11 & 12, 2008.
Do you need some thermals and good HG pilot company? Early
October is normally great flying at Lake McClure . It will be that time
soon at the Mother Lode Sky Rider’s annual Oktoberfest Hang Gliding event. As
always, visiting pilots are most welcomed at the “Fest”. The popular Speed
Gliding event will be held both days at 9 am. The cross country competition and
spot landing contest begin around noon depending on conditions. Or participate
in the event by flying for fun.
A mere $30 donation will allow entry to the competition, food
and drinks, and provide MLSR with important fundraising.
Directions: Take State Highway 132 east towards Coulterville. Go about 1/2 mile
past the turnoff to Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area and look for the Landing Zone
gate to your right. If you end up in Historic Coulterville, do not despair. Buy
beer and drive back down to the west a couple miles and look for the LZ near the
lake. The gate to the LZ should be accessible for the weekend. Pilots normally
meet in the LZ, load up onto a 4WD and head to the locked launch gate. Please
don’t hesitate to ask others (at the LZ) if you need a ride to launch or offer a
ride if you have the room.
Saturday October 11, 2008
Schedule
9am Speed Gliding competition. Snacks provided in the LZ
11:30 am Competition and Fun Flying begins.
4:00pm-8pm BBQ Tri tip, Chicken and beverages provided as pilots land.
The Rangers ask us to leave the landing zone area by dark.
Sunday October 12, 2008
Schedule
9am Speed Gliding, Snacks.
11:30-5:00 pm Competition and fun flying events.
Food and drinks.
5:00 pm Awards Ceremony. More BBQ,
Other Notables:
Coulterville
The nearby town of Coulterville has a good restaurant and bar near the historic
Hotel Jeffery. There should be rooms still available for these dates so visit
their site or give them a call at 209-878-3471.
http://www.hoteljefferygold.com/
Camping. There will no doubt be outbreaks of pilot camping complete with
TIWTIWGTD stories around the camp fire this year at the Horseshoe Bend
Campgrounds.
http://www.lakemcclure.com/camping/horseshoe_bend.html
Some love the “no lights” camping areas of Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area
Campground which have the feel of being in a remote area.
The nearest gas stations are Don Pedro Market and the one near the other side
of Don Pedro.
T-shirts (including those donated by Chris V.) will be available for $20.
See
you at Lake McClure on October 11 &12!
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