2016 ULSTER OPEN COMPETITION
A very successful 2016 Ulster Open took place over the weekend of 14/15 May.
The Kilcronaghan Centre was once again the competition base where 14 people stayed overnight. We had good support from IHPA members. No late shenanigains - we're mostly too old and tired after a long day on the hill and in the air!!!
Calling the competition at short notice was most unfortunate but justified in view of the weather on Saturday. White Mountain north face was the venue both days.
There were 20 total entries and results are set out below:
Andy Pag 72.9km
Rafal Obora 47.2km
Grzegorz Wisniewski 32.0km
Danny Young 31.7km
Andrew Jess 28.3km
Dave Tweedie 25.0km
Mark Piggott 24.5km
Mark Watson 23.1km
Steve Hill 21.6km
Ian Cross 19.0km
Colin Lown 14.0km
Marek Iwko 9.4km
Maciej Mozdzyuski 6.8km
Jacob Rudek TBD
Marek Grala TBD
Frank Manning TBD
Donal Hamilton(HG & PG) Min
Tom Carson Min
Graham Mccormick Min
Enda Carrigan (HG) ~70km - HG
We also awarded Grzegorz, the 3rd placed pilot, the best novice prize as it was his first XC! Congratulations to all!!
No paragliders flew on Sunday as the wind was too strong. Free flying was declared and some pilots headed to Magilligan, amazingly lighter and smooth!
Comment from one competitor: "Mega conditions and great to see so many XC minded pilots escaping the hill. Cheers and well done to all working hard on the day, best £20 I've spent in a while, XC, T-Shirt, Chinese and Beer!"