Hang Gliding Competitions
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Hang Gliding Leagues
HG Competition List for 2025/2026 Season
| Date | Location | Contact |
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Waikato League TBD |
Kaimais/Paeroas |
Rick Hawkeswood |
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NZ Nationals (Practice 5/6 Feb) Feb 7th – 14th 2026 |
Murchison |
Tom Mulder, Shane Mackay, Steve Cronin Register on air tribune |
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Omarama Classic TBD |
Omarama |
Bill Degen |
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Northland TBD |
TBD | Tom Kellner |
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Central Otago TBD
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TBD (dep. weather) | Tom Mulder |
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Aoraki Classic TBD |
Omarama |
Tom Mulder
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Wellington League TBD
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Wellington/Wairarapa |
Grant Tatham 027 636 3491
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Canterbury TBD
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Cheeseman |
Steve Bankier 021 434 003
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Hang Gliding Competition Results
2020 - 2021
Ranking Ladder Results: TBA
Airtribune may be used – to be confirmed
2017 - 2018
2016 - 2017
2015 - 2016
2014 - 2015
2001 - 2008
Hang Gliding National Ladder
Pilot Ladder Open
Pilot Ladder Sport
Club Comp
XC Open Distance
(Sum of best 3 open distances)
Hang Gliding National Records
| Category | Distance (km) | Pilot | Date | Launch Site to Landing | Region |
| Open Distance | 202.3 | John Smith | 22 Dec 2015 | Coronet Peak to Lillybank | Otago |
| Open Distance | 177.5 | John Smith | 22 Dec 2015 | Coronet Peak to past Tekapo | Otago |
| Open Distance | 172.4 | John Smith | 19 Dec 2013 | Coronet Peak to Tekapo | Otago |
| Open Distance | 169.0 | Dave Newton | Jan 2009 | Motueka (Aerotow) to Springs Junction | Tasman |
| Open Distance | 145.1 | Matt Barlow | 1 Dec 2007 | Linkwater to past Lake Tennyson | Marlborough |
| Open Distance | 142.6 | Ian Clarke | 28 Jan 1994 | Bridges to Lake Omapere | Auckland |
| Open Distance | 132 | Paul Chisnall | 29 Nov 1993 | Coronet Peak to Twizel | Otago |
| Open Distance | 128 | Jess Flynn | 1986 | Coronet Peak to Kyeburn | Otago |
| Open Distance | 121.8 | Graeme Henderson | 23 Feb 1985 | Tara Hills to Palmerston | Omarama |
| Open Distance | 82 | Graeme Hull | 23 Feb 1985 | Hospital Hill, Waihi to Port Waikato | Bay of Plenty |
| Open Distance | 71.7 | Brenie Massey | Feb 1984 | Kamo to Kerikeri | Northland |
| Open Distance | 60 | Pat Dreissen | 6 Nov 1979 | Te Mata Peak to ? | Hawkes Bay |
| Open Distance | 50 | Rick Poynter | 1975 | Kariotahi to ? | Auckland |
Female Records
| Category | Distance (km) | Pilot | Date | Launch Site to Landing | Region |
| Open Distance | 41 | Debbie Corbett | 1985 | Dills Hill | New Zealand |
Overseas Flights by New Zealanders (Male)
| Category | Distance (km) | Pilot | Date | Launch Site to Landing | Region |
| Open Distance | 400.8 | Viv Clements | 8 Dec 2018 | Dalby, Queensland (Aerotow) to nr. Morven, Queensland | Australia |
Overseas Flights by New Zealanders (Female)
| Category | Distance (km) | Pilot | Date | Launch Site to Landing | Region |
| Open Distance | 300.1 | Tascha McLellan | Birchip VA to Booligal NSW | Australia | |
| Out and Return | 145.85 | Tascha McLellan | 3 Jan 1999 | Forbes NSW | Australia |
| Triangle Speed (current World Record) | 100km/31.08 kph | Tascha McLellan | 31 Dec 1998 | Forbes NSW | Australia |