Worthing Birdman 2014 Programme

WORTHING

INTERNATIONAL BIRDMAN 12TH & 13TH JULY 2014

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SAT 12TH JULY - 11:30AM | SUN 13TH JULY - 12:00PM

I LOVE SUNNY WORTHING Worthing has a great location nestled between the South Downs National Park and the Sea; and boasts 5 miles of coastline. Make sure you visit the Town Centre with its great shopping and dining offer and by exploring off the main precinct you will uncover some great independent retail and hospitality gems. With over 140 places to eat and drink there is something to tempt every palate and budget; whether its chips on the beach or a fine dining experience, Worthing has it all.

Every Wednesday there is a market held in Montague Street and during the year a programme of artisan, continental and speciality markets also help to celebrate the market heritage of Worthing going back as far as 1810.

Worthing also boasts a great cultural and leisure offer including 3 theatres, a new state of the art swimming pool, a leisure centre, mini golf, sand volleyball courts and play areas for the children.

To find out more about the Shopping, Dining and Cultural offer go to www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 7th Worthing International Birdman Competition where you will see our fearless aviators soar to new heights in their attempts to fly 100m and the £10,000 jackpot.

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative, with support from Worthing Borough Council, and our amazing sponsors and supporters are delighted that this fantastic event continues to attract competitors and spectators from all corners of the globe.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORTHING BIRDMAN EVENT The International Birdman event is a non-powered flying competition for birdmen and women attempting to defy gravity and “fly� from a platform constructed to the southern end of Worthing Pier.

The Birdman Event first took to the skies in 1971 from the lifeboat pier in Selsey; in 1978 the organisers were told that they could no longer use this pier and so the event moved along the coast to Bognor Regis where it grew in popularity until 2007. When Bognor Pier was shortened safety concerns were raised over the depth of water for the Birdman Competition and in 2008 the event moved again; this time to Sunny Worthing. The 2014 event is the seventh one to be held in Worthing and the Birdman continues to attract interest from all around the globe.

The platform is made out of scaffolding and is west facing to take advantage of the predominant wind direction in this area. The launch platform stands around 15 ft (4.6m) above the pier decking and during flying the height above sea level is approximately 35 ft (10.67m).

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Competitors will have a run up distance of approximately 15 ft (4.6m) and they may use a flying machine with fixed, rotary, or ornithopter (flapping) wing design but the wing span cannot exceed 35 ft (10.67m).

THERE ARE 3 CLASSES FOR ENTRANTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Leonardo Da Vinci Serious Competitors who design and build their own craft

Condor Serious Competitors who use modified hang gliders or a similar craft

Kingfishers Fun Competitors; the comic entries who raise money for charity

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HOW IS THE EVENT MEASURED? With the launch window at high tide lasting only two hours, it is vital that the distances flown are measured quickly.

Trigonometry and bespoke computer software are used to measure distance flown and time in the air. Distances flown are measured using three electronic angle measuring devices that are set up level with the launch platform and on shore. Triangulation is used to accurately pinpoint the competitors’ landing position. All competitors will be measured using the same measurement constants that are calculated and input into the computer before the start of the competition. On splashdown the angles are recorded electronically by the three measuring stations and are entered into the Birdman computer which calculates the horizontal distance flown in any direction using trigonometry; it also calculates any small margin of error which can occur through fluctuating tide swell.

A successful jackpot prize winner must achieve the challenge as forward distance flown; and must also cross a marker buoy set 100 metres from the end of the launch ramp with allowances being made for any movement of this buoy in the water.

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WATER SAFETY The Worthing International Birdman is an extreme event and the safety of our competitors is our Number 1 priority.

To ensure that competitors are well looked after we have a great water safety team in place controlled by Worthing Beach Office. There are ribs patrolling the exclusion zone perimeter to ensure that craft not involved with the event do not cause obstructions, a rib with divers and a paramedic to ensure competitors are safe in the water, jet skis to recover competitors to shore, and boats to recover craft and debris.

After each flight the rib with the Worthing BSAC dive team and paramedic will approach and divers in the water will ensure that the competitor does not need assistance. The paramedic will check each competitor before clearance is given for them to be taken back to land, then a team of swimmers on lines will help the competitor from the jet ski to shore. r

WORTHING BSAC “Worthing BSAC” are a scuba diving / sub aqua club that teach and go diving. We’re a branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (the governing body for sports diving in the UK) and have an active diving and social calendar.

We offer training from beginner up to advanced diver.

We welcome new and existing divers (from all agencies), and dive from our wet moored Diving RIB based in Littlehampton as well as organising trips around the UK and abroad.

We meet every Monday night at 8:30, alternating between Splash Point Pool for “wet” training, and the Broadwater Working Men’s Club which is used for socialising and theory training where we have the sole use of the function room & bar.

Contacts: Roger Clarke Website: www.worthingbsac.co.uk Tel: 01903217773 Email: divers@worthingbsac.co.uk

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SATURDAY 12TH JULY

FLIGHT

TIME ORDER

NAME

CLASS

CRAFT INFORMATION

11.30am

1

Brad Lade

B

Benchmark No Craft

11.33am

2

Sally Hayler

B

Benchmark No Craft

11.40am

3

Tony Hughes

L

The X Plane VII

11.46am

4

Edward Ling

L

Freedom Flyer

11.52am

5

Thomas Bateman

L

The Albatross Wings

11.58am

6

Thomas Lines

L

Fly with the wind

12.04pm

7

Sean Frawley

L

Cross Channel Express III

12.07pm

8

Colin Piper

B

Tennis Theme

12.10pm

9

Della Main

K

Tropical Birds

12.13pm

10

Gemma Pickett

K

Fairy Cake

12.16pm

11

Megan Pacey

K

Regatta Clothing

12.19pm

12

Regatta Jounalist

K

Regatta Clothing

12.22pm

13

Simon McWilton

K

Billy Bacon

12.25pm

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12.28pm

15

Joyanne Williamson

K

Monkey and Mermaid

12.31pm

16

Paul Hillen

K

TBC

12.34pm

17

Joel Hicks / Andy Dunlop

K

Despicable Me

12.37pm

18

Stu Cook / Victoria Natarajan

K

Large Cake

12.40pm

19

Elspeth Cloake / Kenny Park

K

Fireworks

12.43pm

20

12.47pm

21

Nicky Ledger / Daniel Large

K

Grease - T-Bird and Pink Lady

12.50pm

22

Daniel Gilmore / Kit Bradshaw

K

Pink Tutu’s, wigs and Fairy Wings

12.53pm

23

Tony Hughes

C

The X Plane VIII

1.00pm

24

Kevin Smith

C

Hangglider

1.07pm

25

Ron Freeman

C

Geordie Flyer modified hang glider

Steven Pieralisi / Philipe Corneau K

Hollie Puttock / Louise Stevenson K Princess Jasmine & Aladdin on a magic flying carpet

Participants and schedule correct at time of going to press

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The Two Ugly sisters go to the Beach

SUNDAY 13TH JULY

FLIGHT

TIME ORDER

NAME

CLASS

CRAFT INFORMATION

12.00pm

1

Emma Crane

B

Benchmark No Craft

12.07pm

2

Tony Hughes

L

The X Plane VII

12.14pm

3

Edward Ling

L

Freedom Flyer

12.21pm

4

Thomas Bateman

L

The Albatross Wings

12.28pm

5

Thomas Lines

L

Fly with the wind

12.35pm

6

Sean Frawley

L

Cross Channel Express III

12.40pm

7

Arthur Gajewski

K

Ben the Elf

12.43pm

8

Vanessa Sharp / Laura Mulhern

K

African Adventure

12.46pm

9

Laura Scott

K

Snow White

12.49pm

10

James Marren

K

Batman’s The Joker

12.53pm

11

Damien Hodgson / Paul Southwood

K

Ghostbusters

12.56pm

12

Andrew Riley-Watson / Fergus deWitt

K

Back to the Future

1.00pm

13

Elaine Sinclair / Chris Niall

K

The Red Darts

1.03pm

14

Mark Roberts / Nicholas Roberts

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The Scooby Plane

1.06pm

15

William Stonebridge / Brendan Mcnama

K

Bill & Bren the Flowerpot men

1.10pm

16

Terry Haley

K

Safety Diver !

1.13pm

17

TBC

K

TBC

1.17pm

18

Martyn Archer / Kieran McLoughlin

K

Mario Brothers

1.20pm

19

Jason Cartwright / Sam Fletcher

K

Regatta Clothing

1.23pm

20

Ryan Farrell / Luke Kelly

K

Mr and Mrs Tumble

1.30pm

21

Condor 3rd Place after Sat Flight

C

1.36pm

22

Condor 2nd Place after Sat Flight

C

1.42pm

23

Condor 1st Place after Sat Flight

C

Participants and schedule correct at time of going to press

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ENTERTAINMENT TIMETABLE Here is some of the entertainment on our Beach Stage; there will be other activities around the Pier and Promenade so please listen to our announcements for more information.

Saturday 12th July 11.00am to 11.15am 11.15am to 11.30am 11.30am to 13.20pm 13.20pm to 13.50pm 13.50pm to 15.15pm 15.15pm to 16.00pm

Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display Birdman commentary commences Birdman Flights Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display Free Movie on the Beach – Surfs Up (85 mins) Johnny Zero

Sunday 13th July 11.15am to 11.45am 12.00pm to 13.50pm 14.00pm to 14.30pm 14.30pm to 15.00pm 15.10pm to 15.40pm 15.45pm to 16.15pm

Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display featuring Flyboard World Champion Birdman Flights Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display featuring Flyboard World Champion Salvation Army Band Xtreme Action Jet Ski Display featuring Flyboard World Champion Birdman Prize giving

* These timings are subject to change but any amendments to the programme will be announced by our commentary team

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TROPHIES & PRIZES Condor Class & Leonardo The Condor Class is for modified hang gliders or similar craft where the wingspan does not exceed 35ft (10.6 metres). Condor Competitors are allowed two attempts, one on each day of the competition and the winner is determined by an accumulated points total over the 2 days of the competition.

Leonardo Da Vinci Class The Leonardo da Vinci Class is for self/team-designed and built innovative craft where the wingspan does not exceed 35ft (10.6 metres). Leonardo Competitors are allowed two attempts, one on each day of the competition. The Leonardo da Vinci Class prize will be awarded to the furthest actual distance achieved over the 2 days of the competition.

Kingfisher Class The Kingfisher Class is for fun flyers and is a great way to earn money for charity. Individuals or teams of two can enter this category; the prizes are not awarded for distance but for the entertainment value of the flight, craft and costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the most entertaining fancy dress or comic entrant in this Class. A panel of judges will allocate marks to the costume and props, the pre-launch routine to music and crowd reaction.

2014 International Birdman This Prize will be awarded to the competitor in the Leonardo or Condor Class who achieves the furthest forward distance flight during the competition!

1st - £750 2nd - £400 3rd - £300

1st - £750 2nd - £400 3rd - £300

1st - £500 2nd - £250 3rd - £100

£1,000

* Forward distance is the measurement on the prescribed Jackpot course

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Longest in the Air Awarded to the Aviator in the eligible classes who remains in the air the longest time. This will be paid at £15 per second aloft with a maximum prize of £250 for a flight of 16 seconds or longer.

Maximum Prize £250

Jackpot Prize For the furthest flight exceeding the measured 100m; this can be achieved on either day of the competition. This prize is open to Aviators in the Condor and Leonardo da Vinci classes only.

If more than one aviator exceeds 100m then the Jackpot will be awarded to the aviator who achieves the furthest distance. This prize will only be awarded if a challenge distance is exceeded.

£10,000

In 2014 a new trophy is being introduced to the competition

THE DEREK TROTMAN TROPHY The Derek Trotman Trophy commemorates a man who became the spirit of Birdman both in Bognor and also in Worthing. Derek unfortunately left us this year but his contribution to the event will never be forgotten.

Derek’s family are still very much involved with the event and will be managing the platform and flights over the weekend.

When the pier in Bognor was shortened for safety reasons it became clear that the Birdman event would not be able to run in its original format. Derek’s passion for the event shone through as he started to look for a new home for the Birdman and approached Worthing Borough Council. The Council turned down the event citing they didn’t have the resources to take it on which was not a popular decision with the business community. The Worthing Town Centre Initiative who represent Town Centre businesses contacted Derek and they worked together to bring the event to Worthing, convincing the Council of the importance of the event to the Town.

The Worthing Town Centre Initiative now fund, organise and manage the event with help from the some of the Bognor Birdman team. The Council are now extremely supportive offering the resources of the Beach Office team, Health and Safety expertise and other services to help deliver a key event in Worthing’s calendar.

Without Derek the competition would not be in Worthing and so in memory of a great man the Derek Trotman Trophy will be awarded for the first time in 2014.

The criteria for winning the trophy will be someone who reflects the “Spirit of the Birdman” and candidates will need to demonstrate: Good team spirit Willingness to help others Contribution to the overall wellbeing of the competitors and crews A Birdman role model Have a focus on Charity as well as having fun We would like to thank the family and friends of Derek Trotman for their continued support for the Worthing International Birdman and our thoughts are with them over the weekend.

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