National Gliding Champs
New Zealand National Gliding Championships are currently taking place at Omarama and will continue to through to
Saturday. 45 entrants are competing including competitors from Germany, France, Australia and Japan. Kiwi World Grand
prix champion Ben Flewett is favourite to take the open class title. A highlight of the event is the Tasman trophy
between Australia and New Zealand with kiwi Nigel Davey facing off against Kerrie Claffey of Australia in an air ‘battle
of the sexes.’
For daily updates please refer to www.gliding.co.nz
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