There have been more than 200 participants in this annual paragliding event in Loja with flyers coming from as far afield as France and the UK.
Tag Archive for paragliding
German Paraglider Pilot Rescued
by Martin Myall •
A German paragliding flyer/pilot/jockey/under-slung attachment had a flying accident up in the Gelibra area of Almuñecar. Protección Civil, firemen, the Policía Local in Almuñécar and the Guardia Civil mountain-rescue unit took part in his rescue.
Almuñécar Paragliding Competion Results
by Hugh MacArthur •
Samuel Aguilera from Málaga won the regional paragliding championship, which was held in Taramay, Almuñécar on the 19th & 20th of October.
Regional Paragliding Championship in Almuñécar
by Louise Powell •
Around 50 paragliding competitors will participate this week in Velilla (Almuñécar) in the I Campeonato de Andalucía de Parapente de Precisión.
II Festival de Parapente de Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The II Festival de Parapente de Almuñécar on Sunday 30th turned out well with around a hundred enthusiasts from several European countries taking part, thanks, as well, to the excellent weather.
Launch Site Blues
by Martin Myall •
For the last 20 years people have been merrily launching themselves into a void from a hilltop, trustingly attached to a flying device, which is highly recommended, but now it looks like La Herradura and Almuñécar could be losing their only launching site.
Fined For Flight
by Martin Myall •
A foreign, paragliding enthusiast was fined for launching himself off the side of the impressive canyon face of Ronda. The Town Hall had decided that it would be better to nip that sort of thing in the bud.
Tandem Paragliding
by David Darby •
Have you seen the advert for Tandem Paragliding in the hard copy of The Seaside Gazette? It looks to be a fantastic experience and we already have one Gazette guy who has had a flight as a gift from his wife and another, very excited, Gazette Ed who is looking forward to his go.
Well, if you’re struggling over what to get your wife, husband or even difficult teenager, how about an experience that will remain with them forever.
For more information about the ultimate gift voucher, contact hotel California on 958 88 10 38.
Paraglider Ditches Off Taramay
by Editor •
Have you ever watched the hang gliders and paragliders flying over the beach and wondered how they are not blown out to sea? Well, it does happen, as was the case of a female paraglider pilot, who had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil coastguards.