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The Corryong Cup Hang Gliding Competition concluded on the weekend with 76 pilots vying for the honours.

Competitors came from all over Australia and also included international pilots from Norway, PNG, Poland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Austria, America, England, Ireland and Tasmania.

Tracey Meyer, president of HG Comps which organises the competition, thanked the generosity and understanding of local land owners including the winner of the land owner prize, Duncan Paton.

“Thanks to our major sponsor Bendigo Bank (Community Bank Mt Beauty) for their generous funding of $8498, allowing us to purchase and fit out a competition trailer with solar panels, emergency charging station and camera, which will be used for many years to come,” Tracey said.

A mid-week quiz night was run with all attendees having a great time, earning valuable points toward their team score and learning about their fellow competitors, drivers and sponsors.

Last year’s proceeds from the fund raiser at the Tintaldra Hotel raised a record amount of $6700 and was donated to the Corryong Ambulance (wilderness kit) and Corryong Health (new telehealth cardiac module).

“Thank you also to this year’s minor sponsors Black Sheep Café, RV Labs, Podiatrist’s Own, Corryong IGA, Upper Murray Community Bakery, Family Chiro-practor, Moyes Gliders and Colac Colac Caravan Park,” Tracey added.

2025 results

  • Floater: 1st Hayden Emms; 2nd Connor Hansen; 3rd Rhys Davies.
  • Floater V: 1st James Wynd; 2nd Andy Schmidt; 3rd Andy Phillips.
  • Sport: 1st Adrian Connor; 2nd Troy Horton; 3rd Neil Hollingsworth.
  • Open A: 1st Rory Duncan; 2nd Jonny Dur-and; 3rd Gordon Rigg.
  • Open B: 1st Ward Gunn; 2nd David Drabble; 3rd Todd Wisewood.
  • Trevor Scott ‘Hold My Bundy’ Award: Rhys Davies.
  • Steve ‘Missy’ Elliot Spirit of the Comp Award: Peter Burkitt.
  • Team Mugs Award (aggregate winning team): Viking Ozbangers.

The final day of competition was last Saturday with a presentation dinner at the Colac Colac Caravan Park, with catering by the Corryong Rotary Club.

To learn more about the competition you can check out the Corryong Cup Hang Gliding Competition Facebook page or the website: https://www.hgcomps.com.au/corryong.

“We are always on the lookout for ways we can work in with the community and welcome any suggestions and comments to help improve the experience for everyone involved,” Tracey said.

Next year’s competition is from the 3rd to 10th January, 2026. If you are a local and would like to get involved as a team driver email Tracey at corryongcup@hgcomps.com.au.  

Corryong Courier 16 January 2025

This article appeared in the  Corryong Courier, 16 January 2025.


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