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Baixo Guandu
12 - 18 Apr 2015
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Info about Flying here


Flying site:  Monjolo,  ASL: 720m and AGL: 660m | the launch is inside a horseshoe valley, one of the many spines on a mountain chain that averages 1000m ASL.   The flats all around launch are on average 200ASL, and 100km flights are easy swith E,NE,N, with NW and SE being a bit more challenging.
How to get to launch: The flying site is located 20km from town. To get there, go to the town’s  highway round about (point of entrance) towards the town of Itaguaçu, until you see a sign on the right side of the road about 12km later (there will be a small sign). From there it is 8km to launch on a dirt road, also with proper signage.
Take off: 200m wide for multiple take offs.

Landing: official landing is next to the bifurcation that gives access to the dirt road.
Best season: December to July.
Pros: plenty of landing sites and stone formations creating conditions for quality XC flying. Protected from strong ocean breezes. Possibility to fly in almost every wind direction. Many roads to facilitate retrieval.
Cons: Not a beginner site in midday conditions.  Care must be taken in high wind launches because the bail out zone is harder to access.
Information in portuguese: http://www.monjolonews.blogspot.com.br ) 

How to get here

How To Get: 
Its possible reach Baixo Guandu by bus from major big cities in Brasil,or by plane arriving at Vitoria airport.
The suggestion is first go to Vitoria airport (nearest) by plane and them go to Baixo Guandu far 177 km: By Bus: 4h From Vitória: Go to bus station in Vitoria center or get the taxi to Serra Aguia Branca bus station, 10 min far from the airport . Buy the ticket by the website: https://www.aguiabranca.com.br/Passagem/ComprarPassagem By train. 5h Go to cariacica, Pedro Nolasco train station by taxi ( about 40 min from airport) by the ticket at: http://www.vale.com/brasil/EN/business/logistics/railways/Passenger-Train-Vitoria-Minas/Pages/default.aspx By Car: 3h From Vitória: Take the north highway on BR 101 until the João Neiva (82 Km – a small town) intersection, which puts you on BR259 to Colatina (50 Km). In colatina take the road to Baixo Guandu (45 Km). It is about 2,5 hours and 177 Km from Vitoria. The taxi charge about 500 reais from vitoria to Baixo Guandu( for until 4 persons with a doblo fiat ) * always ask for a better price ! If you planning to rent a car we suggest one local company that have good deals , please meke a coatattion at marcio@setranlocadora.com.br + 55(27) 999713941 There is a private van service that charges staring about 800 reais for until 8 persons ( about 300 euros ) for this please contact kokinhos@uol.com.br or +55 27 99981 8100, for your request he will ask your name, arrival time and flight number as well as your passport number . * always ask for a better price.

Accommodation

Hotéis – Baixo Guandu – ES

Hotel e Restaurante Barbosa | 400m from HQ
Av. 10 de Abril, 338 – Centro – Baixo Guandu – ES
Contato: +55 (27) 3732.3994 / 3732.4961 / 3732.4917
Site: www.hotelbarbosa.com.br
Email: hrbarbosa@yahoo.com.br

Príncipe Hotel / Restaurante | 200m from HQ
Rua Dr. Hugo Lopes Nalle, 98 – Centro – Baixo Guandu – ES
Contato: +55 (27) 3732.585 / 9824.8548
Site: www.principehotelonline.com.br

Hotel Bom Destino | 200m from HQ
Rua Ibituba, 259 – Centro – Baixo Guandu – ES
Contato: +55 (27) 3732.3130
Site: www.hotelbomdestino.blogspot.com
Email: hotelbomdestino@hotmail.com

Hotéis – Aimorés – MG | ~5km from HQ

A cidade de Aimorés fica a 5 km, sendo que pertence ao estado de Minas Gerais, o acesso pode ser feito por duas vias de rápido acesso.

Pousada das Acácias
Beira Cais – Aimorés – MG
Contato: +55 (33) 3267.1643 / 3267.1159

Villares Hotel
Av. Dr. Américo Martins da Costa, 99 – Centro – Aimorés – MG
Contato: +55 (33) 3267.2897
Site: www.villareshotel.com.br

Hotel Estevam
Av. Raul Soares, 915 – Centro – Aimorés – MG
Contato: +55 (33) 3267.3955
Email: hotelestevamaimores@gmail.com

Hotel Lorena
Av. Raul Soares,1.258 – Centro – Aimorés – MG
Contato: +55 (33) 3267.2959

Aimorés Palace Hotel
Praça João Pinheiro, 250 – Centro – Aimorés – MG
Contato: +55 (33) 3267.1448

Area Info & Activities

The event coincides with the city’s annual public festivities, which means there will be concerts (including A list artists), fairs and people from all over the region.  This is sponsored by the city.
 
PANORAMA OF THE CITY

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Competition schedule

Saturday

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ (practice day)
  • 14:00 – Registration
  • 20:00  – Open Ceremony

Sunday

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Monday

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Tuesday

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Wednesday 

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Thursday 

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Friday 

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 21:00 – Results

Saturday

  • 9:00 – Ride to Launch, meet at HQ
  • 10:30 – Briefing
  • 17:00 – GPS Download
  • 19:00 – Final Results
  • 20:00 – Prize Giving Ceremony