Practise your GH skills with like-minded people
SPRING 2024 - Silver Coast, Portugal
WHAT IS IT?
Immerse yourself in a week of groundhandling, away from the distractions of life:
Small groups (4-6 People)
5 whole days of groundhandling coaching
Big open beaches, dunes and warm weather
Fun, safe practise of skills in a non-judgmental environment
Local insight and guidance on the best GH spots
Coastal flights possible
FOR WHO?
Ideal for qualified and autonomous pilots that want to:
Get to know their glider in safe, open spaces
Build confidence without the take-off pressure
Try out new skills
Have fun, meet new people and make community connections
Enjoy great weather with reliable, laminar wind
WHERE?
Silver Coast, Portugal
GH sites for all wind directions
Coastal flying for N, W & S winds
150km of pristine, unspoilt beaches
Watersports, hikes, and historic towns & villages within short distance
Excellent and affordable local cuisine
Friendly locals
Approx. 1hr north of Lisbon International Airport
When?
SPRING 2024
SUN 19th - SAT 25th May 2024
SUN 26th - SAT 1st June 2024
SUN 2nd - SAT 8th June 2024
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival day & welcome dinner
Day 2 - 6: Go out every day and groundhandle as much as possible. Have fun!
Day 7: Departure day
WHY are we doing this?
At the end of 2018 we did a FULL MONTH of groundhandling and it was an amazing experience.
Gemma’s skills improved a lot through practising regularly, dedicating time everyday to improving her skills and making learning feel fun and effortless.
We saw first-hand that this might be a great way for other pilots to sharpen their skills & build confidence, so we started inviting pilots to join us in 2019.
Since then, we’ve hosted PG & PPG who’ve had the same great experience.
Our objective is to provide a safe environment for others to learn, meet new people and have lots of fun along the way!
Register here:
Join us!
Places are limited but if you’d like to join the retreat (or for more info) please fill in the form and we’ll get in touch with you.
Price
Prices start at 1090 EURO per person & include*:
6 nights accommodation in a shared, group house
Communal kitchen and relaxation spaces
5 full days of GH practice & coaching
Access to groundhandling wings
Coaching, daily site selection & briefs
Alternative leisure activities (in case of bad weather)
Welcome dinner and personal gift
Unlimited access to our Groundhandling online course
(*excludes air-travel and transport)
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS
And even more info!
IMPORTANT STUFF
DISCLAIMER: We are not paragliding instructors, and guest pilots will not receive formal training or instruction, only friendly advice, coaching and sharing of knowledge.
Pilots must:
Be autonomous and responsible for their own safety
Hold a valid license in their country
Have their own insurance
Have their own equipment
All communication will be in English.
Weather: we can’t control it but we will try to pick the best site for the day. If GH not possible we will organise other activities.
Full information and instructions via email.