The 2007 FAI Paragliding World Championships will be held in Manilla (New England) from February 23 to March 10 2007. These, the 10th World Championships, are expected to draw 150 pilots from 50 different countries with an anticipated audience of between 3,000 and 5,000.
The Manilla location owes much to Godfrey Wenness. A former Sydney property developer, Wenness bought an old sheep property at Mt Borah just outside Manilla in the mid nineties.
Mt Borah proved to be an ideal place for launching, enabling pilots to take off from any direction in almost any wind condition.
Recognising the value of the site, Wenness first set up the Manilla Sky Sailors Club then the Tamworth (Manilla is 45 km north of Tamworth) Hang Gliding Club. Today Manilla Sky Sailors has around 2,000 visiting members.
Manilla has a population of just 2,500. The whole community supported by the local council has gathered together to support the event and to guarantee visitors a superb country reception.
For further information on the Championships visit www.manilla2007.com or phone Godfrey Wenness on (o2) (international + 61 2) 6785 6545.
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