1. PRELIMINARY ENTRIES:


List as per attachment # 1.

2. DATES:

• DEADLINES

• DATES:

• Flying is possible from early November – bookings essential with Brian Spreckley,

• Masters Competition:

• GYPS AFRICANUS 2000:

1. REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES:

• The Official Entry Form (attachment # 2) and the Entry Fee for each pilot, US$400.00, shall be submitted and paid no later than:

1. BANK DETAILS:

• Entry Fee for Glider/1 Pilot US$400.00
• Additional Pilot/s US$50.00 per pilot

• C. Clifford, 1 Leicester Road, Kensington, 2094 Johannesburg, Rep. of S. Africa
• Fax: (27) 11.622.5363
• Email: bobcar@global.co.za
• Web Site: www.sssa.org.za

6. GLIDERS & EQUIPMENT:

• Glider’s Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly, that does not exclude competitions
• Proof of 3^rd Party Insurance to the amount of SA Rand 2,500,000, which will be available to purchase at the airfield.
• Personal medical insurance is required for all team members, covering accidents & sickness, including any local hospital costs, as well as the costs of transport back to the team member’s home country
• Glider Pilot’s Licence or equivalent documents.
• Glider Log Book

• Parachute (serviceable – e.g. repacked within the last six months)
• GNSS flight recorder/s
• Radio communication equipment
• Contest number in accordance with the Rules
• Oxygen
• A minimum of 2 litres’ container/s of drinking water
• Suggested survival equipment – torch, space blanket, cellular phone (not for use in flight, but to assist with communications if you are unfortunate enough to out-land)

6. TURN POINTS:


The list of turn points is being finalised and will be sent out in our next Flyer.
 

7. FREIGHT:


The South African port of Durban is the most cost effective point of entry that minimizes both the shipping costs to South Africa and overland transport to Mafikeng. There are regular sailings to Durban from most European ports and the journey time is about 3 weeks. All consignments should be routed through our Clearing Agent, Nomad Freight, Fax No. +27.31.301.1877 Attention: Das. Please send us copies of your correspondence so that we can coordinate the progress of incoming shipments. The one-way overland freight from Durban to Mafikeng is about $1000.

We are still negotiating with hauliers to get the best rates. Waivers have been arranged for all importation charges including wharfage so you can declare the full value of the gliders for insurance purposes.

As soon as the contents of the container have been finalized please send us a letter on your NAC letterhead stating that the gliders will be competing in Gyps Africanus and will be shipped out within 90 days. You should also give the registration, serial number and value of each glider. At this point we would also like to know the Shipping Line you intend to use, the name of the vessel and it’s ETA in Durban.

Brian Spreckley, who has been doing this for the previous 6 years has offered to help you with this at the European end. He will also assist you to consolidate containers so that you get the best value for money.

We will give you any other updates in the next edition of the Flyer.

8. HIRE OF VEHICLES:


As per attachment # 4
 

9. VISAS:


Visa requirements – passport holders of Poland and Kenya would require visas. Passport holders of other countries would require visas if they plan to stay in South Africa for longer than 90 or 30 days, depending which countries you come from. However it would be best to

check with your local South African diplomatic or consular representative to confirm that these requirements have not changed. A letter of invitation (attachment # 5) is enclosed should it be required.

10. TRAINING:


It will be possible to train at Mafikeng prior to the contest, but this must be requested to Brian Spreckely – see paragraph 2.
 
 

11. ACCOMMODATION:


A list of possibilities is attached, as per attachment # 6.

Enquiries and bookings may be done through the local Mafikeng Tourism Board – web site: www.tourismnorthwest.co.za

12. TOURISM:


Karen Hugo of Select Tours & Safaris can assist:-

P O Box 130088, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa

Tel: +27 11- 880-2304 or 447-8184 Fax: +27 11- 880-6136 or 880-6129

e mail address: seltours@mweb.co.za

South Africa offers an extraordinary variety of leisure options: game reserves, cosmopolitan cities, mountain resorts and pristine beaches. Lions and diamonds, ancient forts and tribal dancing, the fish eagle’s haunting cry……….The scenery is magnificent, the climate sunny and mild, and the country’s friendly hospitality is legendary. Accommodation standards are high and wherever you go, you’re sure of a warm welcome, comfort, excellent food and fine wines.

In its landscapes, people, wildlife and quality tourist infrastructure, South Africa has no equal on the continent. What’s more, in your currency, the country offers an exceptional holiday bargain. Visit Cape Town with its scenic splendour or the world-famous Kruger National Park. Travel on the luxurious Blue Train between Johannesburg and Cape Town or visit the Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the world.

All this and more can be arranged for you by Select Tours and Safaris. We are privileged to have been chosen as your Travel Advisor for South Africa - including Namibia, Botswana (Okavango Delta & Chobe), Zimbabwe, Mocambique & Indian Ocean Islands.

Our services include flight and car hire reservations, hotel or guesthouse bookings, Safaris, package tours or tailor-made itineraries to suit your pocket or your special interests.

A part of the commission earned on your reservations will be donated to the WGC 2001

Fund and we look forward to being of service to you.

THE SUN IS SHINING TODAY IN SOUTH AFRICA – THE WORLD IN ONE COUNTRY !

A Tourism Desk will also be set up at Mafikeng Airport to help with your enquiries and bookings.
 

13. MISCELLANEOUS:

• Self-launching gliders in any class will be permissible.
• Electrical power is 240v. 50 hz. Adaptors for 2 pin continental plugs can be purchased locally in South Africa
• Cellphone reception is good in the whole of the task area and arrangements will be made for hire of cellphones as well as purchase of local SIM cards.

DICK BRADLEY

CONTEST DIRECTOR

June 2000