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Meet Our Committee At the heart of our paragliding club is a dedicated team of passionate individuals who work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Our committee members are experienced pilots, organizers, and enthusiasts who volunteer their time to promote the spirit of free flight, ensure safety, plan events, and support our growing flying community. Each member brings unique skills and a shared commitment to making our club a welcoming and exciting place for all Get to know the people who help make it all possible. Meet Our Committee Peter Lake Chair Chris Dusgate Treasurer Paul Yorke Membership Secretary Gary Jones Sites Officer Nick Roberts Safety Officer Rhun Llwyd Events Pete Gallagher Powered Paragliding Officer Kaan Ucele Social Media

Ready to Fly? Join Now SWWSC welcomes BHPA registered or equivalent (for overseas) who are qualified to Club Pilot level or above. Membership is very cheap at £10 a year for an individual and £25 a year for a school or you wish to join for just 1 month, it's £5. Some of the benefits of joining our club are: Access to some stunning flying sites including our award winning coastal site Rhossili Eligibility to vote on committee ballots Full access to forums, facebook, telegram information pages Unrestricted access to social club nights & events Networking with pilots with all levels of experience Our membership system is totally automated, once you put in your details, and pay the preferred membership fee, you will received reminders and emails automatically, unless you with to opt out. Become a Member

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Fly High with Our New Club Clothing We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new range of paragliding club clothing, designed to keep you comfortable on and off the hill while proudly showing off our club logo. We’ve teamed up with Print Inc., a trusted local company based in Crosshands, Carmarthenshire. Founded by Angela Windsor, Print Inc. brings years of experience in high-quality printing and embroidery, as well as a reputation for excellence through her award-winning AVA Dancewear brand. Now, you can order top-quality clothing that’s perfect for pre-flight, post-flight, or just representing the club in style. 👉 Visit the Online Shop

About Us The club is fortunate to have a number of stunning, diverse sites in South West Wales, stretching west from the Neath valley to Pembrokeshire. The stunning coastal site of Rhossili probably being the ‘jewel in our crown.’ We also have some excellent inland sites in the western part of the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountain. We welcome BHPA qualified pilots (Club Pilot and above) and BHPA approved foreign equivalents to join our club and enjoy our breath-taking sites. Our mission is to promote the exhilarating sport of free flight whilst ensuring safety and camaraderie among our members. We aim to foster a supportive environment for ALL levels of pilots. Each year we host several educational and social events. The club does not provide formal training as members are required to have qualified with a BHPA registered school, our sport being hazardous and requires structured training for safety and enjoyment reasons. For those new to the sport, BHPA schools can be contacted via this link: British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. We have a team of Club Coaches providing informal support and guidance on the hillside (including site briefings, launch and landing tips). These Coaches also help Club Pilots to progress safely along the pathway to the Pilot Rating required for cross-country flying. The club has a number of means by which it communicates with members, the main ones being Telegram and email and upon joining the club you’ll be invited to these and we also have an active Facebook social group. We pay landowners an annual license fee for access to some of our sites and some require flyers to be members of our club. Whether or not a site is ‘open’ or ‘members-only’ is clearly stated in our sites guide. Please help us keep our annual membership fee low and access to the sites by adhering to these site rules. We look forward to you joining us in the air, fly safe and high.

Club Prizes & Awards Following our AGM, here’s the latest on this year’s club awards. Trophies and prizes will be presented at the Club Christmas Meal. 🏆 XC League Awards (Flights must take off in Wales) Overall Winner – Club XC League Champion Best Flight on a B-Class or Lower Wing Best Newcomer Best Female Pilot 🎁 Buffs & Extras First Milestones – Fly your first 25 km or 50 km XC this season and earn a free club buff Site Records – Break a new site record and you’ll also receive a buff 📌 Enter Your Flights To be considered for awards, you must enter your flights in the Club XC League: 👉 View the XC League here ✨ Whether you’re chasing your first XC, aiming for the league title, or just flying for fun, we celebrate all achievements. See you at the Christmas meal!

Contact Have a question about the club, events, membership, or just curious about paragliding? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out using the contact form below or email us directly. Whether you’re a new pilot, an experienced flyer, or just interested in getting involved, we’re always happy to help. Contact us First Name Last Name Email Message Send