Special Announcement

With the cooperation of C.V. Lodge owner Ken Tabb, we have moved the start finish line and launch area next to the C.V. Lodge. This will allow pilots to setup and launch within walking distance to the Lodge and restaurant. In addition, the course has been expanded to a 50K or 31mile course, most of the course is on pavement, the course still offers an unobstructed flight path as far as trees and other vehicle traffic. The new course has all the features which can develop the world famous lift that C.V. is known for.

This race is the ultimate challenge in cross country soaring. It is 3 days of fun and competition for all levels of X.C. soaring. Friday, May 16th, there will be a course practice day. We will also offer LSF level 3, 4, & 5 task goal and return markers set on course. Level 2 witnesses will be available to sign off your completed tasks.

California Valley is located at the northern tip of the Carrizo Plain Natural Area Preserve. The reserve is predominately shrub and grassland which provides an arid basin allowing wide open spaces for the best thermal activity. It is bordered by the Tremblor Mountains to the east, and the Caliente Mountains to the west. The central feature is Soda Lake, one of the largest undisturbed alkali wetlands in the State. By May, the lake may have evaporated leaving behind a glistening expanse of white salts which illuminates your sailplane as it is crossing.

We would like to welcome any and all pilots to participate in this fun and challenging event. If you have any questions or want additional information, please feel free to call me (408-683-4140 or gervais1@sbcglobal.net).

Thank you for your interest and hope to see you there.

C. D. Mike Gervais

Golden State X.C. Race

Classes:	Unlimited
Entry Fee:	$25.00 per team
Awards:	Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals for each day, Saturday & Sunday.
	Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals for 2 days overall race results.
Pilots check-in:	Saturday, 9:00am
Pilots Meeting:	Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am
Course Open:
Friday	10:00am for practice and LSF tasks 3, 4 & 5 (level 2 witnesses at site).
Saturday	10:00am till 5:00pm, race day.
Sunday	10:00am till 3:00pm, race day Award ceremony immediately following race.
Tasks:	Unlimited; Saturday: Distance Task; Sunday: Speed Task
Course:	New 50k course, launch from the California Valley Lodge
Information:	Mike Gervais. 408-683-4140 or gervais1@sbcglobal.net

Directions and Accomodations

Via Highway 101:	Take Highway 58 east to Santa Margarita. From there travelapprox. 50 miles to Soda Lake Rd. Turn right on Soda Lake Rd. Lodge is @ 2 miles on right hand side.
Via Highway 5:	Take Highway 58 west to Buttonwillow. From there travel approx 50 miles to Soda Lake Rd. turn left. Lodge is @ 2 miles on the right hand side of road.
California Valley Lodge:	$65.00 per night per room, 2 double beds** Email Ken for reservations: kennethtab@aol.com 2 miles south of Highway 58, on Soda Lake Rd. California ValleyLodge: (805) 475-2363, Owner Ken Tab ** Facility is at Race course, any after contest events will take place @ Cal Val Lodge.
Night Barbecue	Friday and Saturday at Lodge Hot coals provided, bring your own food to cook.
Camping on Field:	No hook ups.
First Value Motel: Buttonwillow, Ca.	(661)-764-5207
Motel 6: Buttonwillow, Ca.	(661)764-5153