2nd World Parachuting Championship in Canopy Piloting, 17-23 November 2008, South Africa

22nd November

The weather finally improved and it was possible to complete the competition.

Congratulations to the new World Champions -

Accuracy:
1st - Jay Moledski (Canada)
2nd - Goran Schwartz (Sweeden)
3rd - Peter Allum (Italy)

Speed:
1st - Pablo Hernandez Moll (Spain)
2nd - Jay Moledski (Canada)
3rd - Shannon Piltcher (USA)

Distance:
1st - Nick Batsch (USA)
2nd - Cameron Rolfe (Australis)
3rd - Chris Teague (South Africa)

Overall:
1st - Jay Moledski (Canada)
2nd - Nick Batsch (USA)
3rd - Greg Windmiller (USA)

20th November (posted 21st)

Two rounds of speed and accuracy and one of distance completed but then the weather turned bad again.  Click on results below for the latest position, accuracy first, and then follow the links at the bottom of the page for the other results..

19th November 2008

The competition is ready to start, 69 competitors are here to take part, it is just that the weather is bad!  Low cloud which is supposed to lift as the day heats up, but it is cold.  Everyone is trying to find warm clothing.