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Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Overberg Paragliding Club
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Flygirl is a member of the www.overbergparaglidingclub.co.za in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Overberg Paragliding Club is the most active and consequently the biggest paragliding club in the Western Cape. I have always likened the Overberg to 'rough diamonds' as the membership is extremely diverse ... and yet they blend so well with one another socially, on take off and in the air. Prospective members introduced to the Overberg Paragliding Club for the first time, often remark on how welcome they feel and quickly find themselves with several telephone numbers and future flying plans.

The Overberg has several active 'old bullets' who regularly pass on their knowledge of sites, comps and flying techniques to those who wish to learn something new. You are always welcome to accompany them to fly cross country - just let them know you are coming :-)

Greg Hamerton - the Keeper of the Cross Country Log moved to the UK in April 2008 so not sure who will be taking over in his absence.

This is what we had whilst he was in Cape Town: 

Which leads me to the Cross Country Log. For those who like to test themselves against the likes of Hammer, Tickbird and The Red Baron, the Overberg keeps a record of your 6 best flights and each month posts them to the Overberg Paragliding website. I copy them here to the Flygirl website for easy reading as I am one of those snots who likes to keep the 'old bullets' sweating :-) At present, they are all busy trying to bend the rules and find ways to take the leader down!

The log is run by SouthAfrica's guru, Greg 'Hammer' Hamerton. For more information on Hammer, his epic flights and Site Guide, go to www.eternitypress.co.za

Many of the Overberg Members also like to pit their skill or just keep a log book of their flights on the Leonardo On line Contest. Check it out under PG Competitions.

Item Title Hits
Reserve Re-Packing Thursday 23 October 2008 329
Overberg Paragliding Meeting - Wednesday, 24 September 2008 414
New Overberg Paragliding Club Committee - 2008/2009 516
OverbergPG Club - Next Meeting is Wednesday 30 July 2008 445
OPC Membership Renewal 533
Overberg AGM Tonight - Your Club Needs You 582
Overberg Paragliding Club Meeting 30 April 2008 686
Glen Paragliding Club - Updated 06 August 2008 724
Overberg PG Club Meeting - Grace Steads Report Back - March 2008 668
Overberg Flyaway - 29-30 March 2008 834
Overberg Easter Weekend 20-24 March 2008 720
NOTAM - 15-18 March 2008 - Courtesy Overberg Paragliding Club 764
Overberg PG Club Meeting - Grace Steads Report - February 2008 678
Overberg PG Club XC Log - 2008 February 681
Sutherland is here again - Overberg Paragliding Club Flyaway 1188
Overberg PG Club XC Log - 2007 December 837
The Overberg Paragliding Club Party EOY 2007 878
Overberg Year End Function - 16 December 2007 966
Spring Gatskop and the Gradient Golden ii 1021
Bernie Kelly and Natascha Married 1194
OVERBERG PARAGLIDING CLUB NEWSLETTER - 8 months back issues uploaded to March 2007 1909
Overberg Paragliding Club Meeting - XC Open Presentation 1052
Members Names and Contact Numbers 1558
OPC - Gatskop 2007 April 1760
XC Log - 2007 Updated to November 1170
XC Log - A new Seasons begins 1194
XC Log 2007 March 1136
XC Log 2007 February 1153
XC Log 2007 January 1310
XC Log 2006 December 1267
XC Log 2006 November 1280