BOS 2023 Update

Despite challenging weather on both BOS Rounds, 3 valid tasks were run.  
As we did not meet the threshold of 6 valid tasks for the Series, we will run 2 additional scoring days on the Saturday and Sunday of the End of Season Fly-in.  

While we are still awaiting final confirmation of the venue, we hope that this will be in the Dales on 9-11 September as planned.  Full details, including final costs, will be published as soon as possible after our next Panel Meeting on 25 July.  

Please note that we will organise a meal on the Sunday evening where we hope to make presentations for the Series.  The cost of the meal will not be included in the entry fee for the Fly-in.

Here is the link to the general information about the Fly-in -
http://https//hgcomps.uk/books/05-2-bos-end-season-fly

• REGISTRATION - If you have not yet registered for BOS 2 and plan to join us please use the registration tab on this link: BOS 2 INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION.
  If entering Club Class select Hang Gliding Class 1 Sport as discipline. For Supported Challenge or free flying select Class 2.
  Any queries or problems call me on 07876683987 or email hgcompspanel@gmail.com
• PAYMENT - If you paid by 21/3/23 your status will show as CONFIRMED.  If not then you are asked to make payment as soon as possible.  If you think you have paid and it is not showing as confirmed please email hgcompspanel@gmail.com
• WAYPOINTS AND SITES INFORMATION - available in downloads section on the above link.
• REMINDER - T-shirts are included for those registered for Class 1, Class 5 and Club Class (assuming payment by this evening).   T-shirt orders for late payments will go in at a later date and will be available for the End of Season Fly-in.
  Additional T-Shirt orders will be sent in first thing tomorrow morning so if you want an additional T-shirt, or if you are in the Challenge group and want a T-shirt please complete the order form before 9pm today.
• TUESDAY EVENING MEAL - Information about the Tuesday evening meal will be issued soon with a short turn around for confirming numbers.  Please keep a look out for this
   

BOS Round 2 quickly approaches after a very enjoyable BOS Round 1. 

This message includes:

• Details about the British Open Series and how to register for BOS Round 2 if you have not already done so.  If you have registered but not yet paid please do so as soon as possible.  
• Information about the BOS Challenge and how to join in either supported by a coach or as a free flier if you are current and already hold a Pilot rating.  
• T-SHIRTS - How to order additional BOS 2023 T-Shirts
• Telegram Groups 
• Social events

REGISTER for BOS 2

• If you have not yet entered, please complete the registration form (link below) as soon as possible.  When you open the link to registration it will take you to information pages about the event. BOS REGISTRATION - ROUND 2
• Full details about the BOS are also available here:
  https://hgcomps.uk/books/bos-info-information-about-all-events-linked-british-open-series-2023

BOS Challenge

• When you register for the Challenge choose Hang Gliding CLASS 2 for the discipline.
• If you are pilot rated and are current, you can join the BOS Challenge as a free flier for the 5 days.  We ask everyone to register to ensure we have full details of everyone on the hill during the event. Take your log book and BHPA card.  Cost is £10 towards site costs.
• If you are Club pilot rated with a minimum of 10 hours you can enter the Challenge and be supported by a coach on the Saturday or Sunday.  The main aim will be to get you flying but this will ultimately depend on sites and conditions.  When flying is not a safe option, alternative coaching support will be organised - there is plenty to learn from the ground at such events. 
  Anyone with less than 10 hours will be welcome but may need to have someone there who knows you and your flying level before you can fly.  
  Log books and BHPA card required.
• Those coming for the BOS Challenge are asked to also complete the 
  BOS23 Expression of Interest Form which gives us additional information about your flying experience to help us to provide the best support.  (You can ignore any of the sections that are not relevant - the form was designed for initial general info.)
• Any queries feel free to contact me on 07876683987 or email hgcompspanel@gmail.com

Note: I have had several people get in touch asking about the Challenge in the last few days.  As we need to know who needs support BEFORE the event you must register for the Challenge in advance.  Numbers may have to be limited depending on coach availability so if you are interested please register and pay ASAP.

T-SHIRTS 

• A BOS 2023 T-shirt is included for all pilots registered for Class 1, Class 5 and Club Class. They have already been issued to BOS 1 entrants who ordered before 25 May.  Those registering after that date will be included in the next order which will be sent in after 4pm on Thursday 22 June (this week!). 
• COST -  The cost per T-shirt is £20 however discount of £5 is available to those actively supporting the event as well as those registered for the supported BOS Challenge weekend.
• The following form should be used for any additional T-shirt orders including orders for BOS Challenge entrants. 
  ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT ORDER FORM 2023

Telegram Groups 

There are two key telegram groups (as well as another for the retrieve system).  Please ensure that you get on to both key groups as soon as possible.  You need to be invited by someone on the group.  If you have a problem with this please email hgcompspanel@gmail.com. 
The key groups are BOS Official and BOS Scurrilous.

Social Events

Plans are provisional (except for Tuesday meal) and subject to weather and flying sites for the day but the intentions are as follows

• Saturday evening - A musical jam session at the campsite by the tents with some beers to allow new pilots can meet others and have fun.  Musicians bring along an instrument.  We may also organise some food options but this will be decided on the day.
• Sunday evening - possible flying talks/coaching session
• Tuesday evening - The competition meal will be based at the campsite.  Further details and a BOS 2 Tuesday meal booking form will be issued soon. 
  IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE BOOKING FORM IS COMPLETED AND PAYMENT (including registration payment where appropriate) IS MADE BY THE RETURN DEADLINE. 
  Look out for the form.

Looking forward to seeing you at BOS 2

The Airspace and Waypoints Files are now available from the DOWNLOADS section of the Event for each round using the following links: 

• https://civlcomps.org/event/british-open-series-round-1
• https://civlcomps.org/event/british-open-series-round-2

Folders with the relevant files are also available on the Airspace and Waypoints section of HGCOMPS Website here:

• https://hgcomps.uk/books/07-bos-waypoint-airspace-files

IMPORTANT: Upload the relevant files to your instruments BEFORE the competition starts.  If you have not done this before or need help, make arrangements for someone to help you well in advance if possible.  If you are not sure how to do this or who could help, post a message on BOS Scurrilous Telegram group and state the type of instrument(s) you want to upload the files to.