2025 Keepit Regatta 

The Keepit Regatta is a fun, friendly and informal event, with entries restricted to 30 gliders. The idea is for early cross country pilots to be able to fly with experienced pilots to gain experience and confidence without the pressure of a competition. We found out that many experienced pilots come along just for a great no stress flying week.

Coaching, team flying and mentoring are all encouraged at this event. There will be the possibility for flying in pairs either in lead-follow with two gliders or in a dual seater.

The tasks will be based on the Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) form of competitions. This is a great opportunity to introduce budding cross country pilots to form of flying, while not getting caught up in the stress of formal competition. It is run in a low key and relaxed way, all the while making sure people have fun.

We would like to get as many two seaters involved, so organise a few pilots from you club to share a two seater or two!

At briefings each morning our most experienced pilots will talk about a topic of interest. The speakers and their topics are:

  • Brad Edwards – Planning AAT’s
  • Allan Barnes – Maximising Cross Country Speed
  • Bruce Taylor – Forms, sources, detecting and joining convergence and wave
  • Jacques Graells – Using flight data to isolate weaknesses and improve performance
  • Harry Medlicott – How to do 1,000kms.

Dates - Sunday 22nd   February - Saturday 1st March 2024. (Saturday 21st is practice day)

Entries - Max 30 gliders – First come basis.

Accommodation - Onsite cabin accommodation is available on a first come basis, and ample camping space is available. Further accommodation is available in the adjoining state park if required, with all accommodation details on the LKSC website.

Gliders - Bring your own aircraft, or you can hire one of ours. LKSC glider fleet is available for exclusive regatta bookings on a first come basis. See the Lake Keepit Soaring Club website for fleet detail and contact the organiser for pricing details. Gliders will be handicapped based on the National Club/Sports Class Handicaps, and the regatta will be a 100% dry event.

Entry fee -  $180 per glider incl first pilot and $50 per passenger for additional pilots. There is no discount for partial attendance. Entry fee includes GST and temporary membership to the Lake Keepit Soaring Club.

Cancellation and Refunds - If cancelled 10 days or more prior to the event, full refund. If cancelled within 10 days or during the event refunds will not be given.  Should the Regatta be cancelled due the Tug unavailability full refunds will be provided.

Catering - Dinners will be provided each evening from Saturday 22th February through to Saturday 1st March at Carroll Gap Farmhouse (possibly with after flying Coquet) or at the Club House where Tustra will be serving his famous Paella.  Meals will be a main and a dessert and will cost $30.00. The Clubhouse kitchen will be open for self-catering on the nights that dinner is at Carroll Gap Farmhouse. You will be asked to pre-commit to dinners to enable proper planning. Please ensure you also advise the manager by email if you have any dietary requirements.

Pilot requirements - All the pilots need to be current, have at least a Silver C and be a current member of the GFA

Looking forward to seeing you there