BOS ROUND 2 - Early Bird Payment Deadline only 3 weeks away

Submitted by: IreneC
on Mon, 08/06/2026 - 08:44

BOS2   Mid Wales    
8-15th August  based at Fforest Fields Campsite.

Early Bird Registration Deadline coming up
To benefit from the early bird price registration payment needs to be made before 1 July>

8 day event with Flexible, Partial entry options 
While it is an 8 day event, flexible, partial entry options are available to accommodate those who are unable to take a full week off.  Details of flexibility, prices and payment deadlines are available here:  BOS Round 2 ONLY Pricing Structure 2026

FAI Category 2 Status
Based on the forecast for registrations received to date, we have already applied for FAI Category 2 status. BOS Round 1 showed that good FAI WPRS points can be achieved despite low numbers in a class.  It also showed that good taskable days are possible despite what was a very dismal weather forecast for the week.

The British Open Series welcomes all - Why not come along and give it a try
For those who have not been before (or recently), the updated British Open Series is more than a competition - it welcomes all hang glider pilots at whatever level by offering personalised development opportunities based on our Pilot Development Pathway for new, up and coming and returning pilots.  For non-flying days a range of alternatives are organised including EPS repacks, development workshops, presentations and social activities.

Full details and registration links etc can be found here: British Open Series 2026 General Information and on the 2026 BOS Info tab on this website.

If you have any queries please contact Andrew Woods or Irene Carson (details in General Info document)
 

BRITISH OPEN SERIES FINAL ROUND MEAL

Submitted by: IreneC
on Sun, 26/07/2026 - 14:20

BO2 2 COMPETITION MEAL

We are pleased to be in a position to offer a competition meal at the final BOS round this year.

It will be a Pizza Night at Fforest Fields campsite, similar to the very successful evening last year. It will be held on Thursday 13 August (7.30pm - 9.00pm). If it is a good flying day those returning late after an XC, will have their order boxed for later.

PRICE

The meal will be FULLY SUBSIDISED for:

  • Pilots registered before 1 August 
  • Retrieve drivers registered on the Coordinated Retrieve System (Details of how to register will follow in due course)
  • Special Guests

For everyone else the cost will be £20 per head.

The Pizza Night Order Form (one per order) will be emailed to all pilots and posted here as soon as possible on (or after) 1 August. It needs to be submitted by end of day on Wed 13 Aug to be sure of a place.

Late orders will be considered on an individual basis depending on our capacity to process them and the campsite's flexibility - we have been asked to give them a week's notice. There is likely to be a charge for late orders.

Pilots are asked to ensure that the order form is passed on to their drivers and any others who may be coming along.

If you have a query please give Irene a shout

Dales Sites List for BOS1

Submitted by: Neil
on Wed, 06/05/2026 - 21:09

Here is a list of sites we may use depending on the weather/wind direction. 

Wether Fell
Tailbridge 
Stags Fell
Semerwater 
Dodd Fell
Grove Head
Fremington 
Nappa Scar

Please read the DHPC sites guide before hand

https://www.dhpc.org.uk/sites

Dodd Fell (east) is not in the sites guide but site information will be given at the briefing if we do go there. It will require a capable 4wd to access TO

Stags Fell is also 4wd but a 2wd may get up if there is enough grip. This is a members only site for which we have the club and estate management permission to use for during the week of the competition use only. PLEASE READ THE SITE RULES BEFORE SATURDAY!!

There are lots of sites that may look suitable on the wind rose but for various reasons they are not suitable for a competition

We may also be using The Model Ridge on the North Yorkshire Moors if there is a northerly 

https://nysc.org.uk/nysc.org.uk/Model%20Ridge.pdf

2026 BOS Info

Submitted by: Gordon
on Mon, 22/12/2025 - 22:24
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British Open Series 2026
Our plan this year is to hold two eight day competitions whilst retaining the same flexible booking system to allow people to pay and attend to suit their current circumstances.

BOS1   Yorkshire Dales   9-16th May     based at the Street Head Caravan Park.

SCOTBOS - COMING SOON

Submitted by: IreneC
on Mon, 19/05/2025 - 10:05

The 2nd Round of the British Open Series takes place in Scotland from Saturday 31 May to Saturday 7 June (8 day competition)
All the information needed to join this event either as a competitor, development pilot, or retrieve driver/free flier is available on the 2025 BOS info tab.
If you have any queries or need support, please feel free to contact Irene Carson on 07876683987