The task has been updated - todays race is now a 64.12 km Race to Goal The window will open at 11:15 Local Time and the Start is at 12:45
2017-11-04 09:47
A provisional task has been set - todays race will be a 64.12 km Race to Goal The window times and start time are not yet declared - an update will be published when they are set
2017-11-04 08:01
The final day is here - and the sky looks much better. We may get a last task today. News will be along at about 11:30 so keep watching...
2017-11-03 13:19
Today is cancelled due to low cloud
2017-11-03 11:15
A provisional task has been set - todays race will be a 43.96 km Race to GoalThe window times and start time are not yet declared - an update will be published when they are set
2017-11-02 13:36
Unfortunately despite the best efforts on behalf of the organisers and task committee today has been cancelled due to the covered sky and sparse thermals.
2017-11-02 08:28
Its cloudy this morning - but we know that things can change a lot here. The pilots are all on the way to the launch and we will see what the weather decides to do in an hour or so. More news as we get it....
2017-11-01 12:02
Today's task has been cancelled due to low cloudbase on the takeoff
2017-11-01 09:04
The weather in Ecuador is pretty consistent. It is quite windy in Guayaquil this morning but the forecast looks good for later. The pilots are all on the way to takeoff and we should have task news along at about 11:30
2017-10-31 18:58
What a good day - we had a full goal field (64 in goal) and everyone is safely back at HQ. The results are now available online - we start again tomorrow at 0900.
2017-10-31 10:18
The task is set - todays race is a 67.48 km Race to Goal The window will open at 11:30 Local Time and the Start is at 12:45
2017-10-31 08:28
Day 3 is here - the weather is still looking reasonable so the pilots are on the way to take off. We should have task news at about 11:30
2017-10-30 14:34
Now available, the shiny new Paragliding World Cup App (for Android and iPhone). Get it at the Google Play Store (iTunes to follow shortly). The app simplifies access to the colourful commentary, revamped live tracking, leaderboard, pilot list (for current and future events) and results. The app will make it much easier to follow each event on your mobile phone or tablet, wherever you are in the World. Some sample screenshots are below or, for more details, see the Article Here
2017-10-30 12:11
Today's task has been cancelled due to launch conditions
2017-10-30 11:27
A provisional task has been set - todays race will be a 58.25 km Race to GoalThe window times and start time are not yet declared - an update will be published when they are set
2017-10-30 08:51
Day 2 has arrived - its been busy in HQ this morning because we had some technical problems with the cellular systems in the trackers so the news is a bit late.
The pilots have all left for takeoff and the rest of the organisation are not far behind - task news will be long at about 11:30 - we should have a great race...
2017-10-29 17:49
Its been a good task today - we finally had 80 in the goal with a few landing just a bit short. Everyone is now back, the results are processed and are available online now from the link at the top of the page. Tomorrow's weather looks good for another task so we will start again at 0900 tomorrow.
2017-10-29 10:51
The task is set - todays race is a 57.44 km Race to Goal The window will open at 11:45 Local Time and the Start is at 13:00
2017-10-29 07:25
Event 5 of the 2017 Paragliding World Cup is here and everybody is settled in Guayaquil in Ecuador. The weather forecast indicates that yesterday was the 'bad' day for this period (and the weather yesterday was quite pleasant). This morning we have quite an overcast sky but it is set to improve later. The pilots are all on the way to the launch and we should have task news for day 1 in a couple of hours.