Wessex Reciprocal Club Membership Information


We have recently negotiated or renewed reciprocals with the following clubs. Please make contact with the respective Club Contact before flying to ensure that you have the up to date site rules and please respect the restriction listed below.

The terms under which Wessex operates reciprocal club membership.

The Wessex Club now has reciprocal arrangements with Condors, Avon, Sky Surfers, Isle of Wight and North Devon HGPG Clubs.

If Wessex members want to fly these clubs reciprocal sites the onus is very much on you, as individuals to adhere to their site rules. You should have on the very top of your travel bag a copy of the Reciprocal Agreement.- Find out all the in's and out's of the reciprocal sites before you go. - Stick to the `rules` and all should be OK.

Reciprocal members are only allowed to fly reciprocal or `open` type sites of the other clubs.

You must be a full Wessex Member to fly Southbourne, Barton-on-Sea, Monksdown and Nine Barrow Down. All other Wessex sites are open to anyone with BHPA membership and a suitable rating or overseas visitor entitled to fly in UK with 3rd party insurance.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

On-line Wessex members will be emailed with urgent reciprocal club site information when we receive it. It will also be put on our web site and in Airmail. If in doubt, please make contact with the respective Club Contact or Sites Officer before flying to ensure that you have the up to date site rules and please respect the restrictions listed below.

Devon and Somerset Condors

Full Wessex Members can fly all sites EXCEPT:

To fly either of these sites you MUST be a fully paid up member of the Condors and also have your name and car registration on a list held by the landowners. This is at the landowners' stipulation.

Condors' Sites Officer is Simon Rand

Avon HG & PG Club

Full Wessex Members can fly all sites EXCEPT:

Please check the Avon On-Line Sites Guide (above) for latest site restrictions before flying or contact Avon Sites Officer

Sky Surfers

Full Wessex Members may fly:

To fly Mercury

A daily check with the farmer is a requirement

A daily site fee of £1.00 is payable on entry to the field (post it in the box inside the gate)

The site is shared with others (e.g. aeromodellers, and due courtesies apply)

The launch and landing areas are strictly defined.

A site briefing is essential, particularly for a first visit.

Please contact Sky Surfer's Brian Parkins to check their latest site rules 07729 726160

Isle of Wight Club

Full Wessex Members can fly all sites

North Devon HGPG Club

Full Wessex Members can fly all sites