Announcement

The 2010 Fall California Valley Cross-Country Race will be September 18th and 19th  at California Valley.
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, we plan to add a turnpoint far to the south for the really adventurous.

The new course has all the features to develop the world famous lift for which C.V. is known. This race is the ultimate challenge in cross country soaring. It is 2 days of fun and competition for all levels of X.C. soaring.

California Valley is located at the northern tip of the Carrizo Plain Natural Area Preserve. The reserve is an arid basin of predominately shrub and grassland with wide open spaces and great 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 September, the lake may have evaporated leaving behind a glistening expanse of white salts which illuminates your sailplane as it is crossing.

We welcome all pilots to participate in this fun and challenging event. If you have any questions and for more information, please feel free to call or email: 818-730-9856, xcsoaringpilot@yahoo.com

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

C. D. John Ellias

Fall California X.C. Race

Classes:	Unlimited
Entry Fee:	$20.00 per team to pay for medals
Awards:	Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals for each day, Saturday & Sunday.
	Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals for 2 days overall race results.
Pilots check-in:	Saturday, 8:30am
Pilots Meeting:	Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am
Course Open:	Immediately after pilots meeting
Friday	Practice day
Saturday	9:00am 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
Information:	John Ellias — 818-730-9856 xcsoaringpilot@yahoo.com

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