20 Meter and Standard Class Nationals
Practice Day Sunday June 12th-13th
Contest June 14th-22rd, 2021

(last updated June 8, 2021)

Link to SSA Contest Page-Contestants, Results, Reports

 

Links to Local Knowledge:

https://chessintheair.com/flight-traces-from-prior-contests-montague-ca/

http://www.craggyaero.com/local_knowledge.htm

Tows prior to the first practice day - contact Mario Galliano = mgallian@aol.com or

Official Turn Point Database:

Official Turnpoint List - 20 Meter & Standard Class Nationals

Social Events -

June 12 - Practice Day 1
June 13 - Practice Day 2 with 6pm Happy Hour followed by Mandatory Pilot Meeting at 6:30pm in Gradwell Hanger (location in email sent to contestants)
June 14 - Day 1 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 15 - Day 2 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 16 - Day 3 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 17 - Day 4 BBQ Burgers & Hotdogs and Mac/Potato Salad at airport $15 per person
June 18 - Day 5 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 19 - Day 6 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 20 - Day 7 Music and Catered dinner at the airport $30 per person
June 21 - Day 8 6pm Happy Hour while scoring
June 22 - Day 9 6pm Happy Hour while scoring

Local Information

Lodging(Yreka approx. 10 min drive from Airport): https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotels+in+yreka,+CA/@41.732875,-122.6546383,14z

Best Western Miners Inn 122 East Miner Street Yreka, CA 96097   530-842-4355
(Pete Alexander likes to stay at this one.  Last year they were half way through a remodel so it should be nicer)
 
Holiday Inn Express  707 Montague Road Yreka, CA  96097  530-842-1600
(My favorite and closest to the airport  it was built around 2011 but relatively more expensive for the area)

Klamath Motor Lodge Address: 1111 South Main Street Yreka CA 96097 530 842-2751
Rooms feature fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, air conditioners, cable TV and phones. AAA approved. Discounts offered to AAA, AARP, seniors, groups, clubs and long term stays. Owner operated. Mention Gliders for possible discount 

Super 8 Motel 136 Montague Rd, Yreka, CA 96097 530-842-5781  (Economic Choice)

Several of the pilots in the past have done the Air B&B as well.  Most of these are a bit further away from the town but nicer for spouse that might like to hang out somewhere other than the Gliderport

RV Park- RV Park in Yreka with full hook-ups Yreka RV Park www.yrekarvpark.com 767 Montague Road Yreka, CA 96097 530-841-0100
$43.68 per night. (discounts available) $15 to use Dump Station for non guests. Propane Tanks filled

Restaurants: https://www.google.com/maps/search/restaurant+in+yreka+ca/@41.7329363,-122.6546384,14z/data=!3m1!4b1

T-Shirts Pre ordering has closed - Orders will be handed out during contest

 

 

Montague, CA KSIY Airport