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Republic of Macedonia

Krushevo in the Republic of Macedonia
will host the FAI World Paragliding
Championships in 2019. It’s become a
very popular site on the competition scene
with various national comps, the Ozone
and Naviter opens plus the Hang Gliding
Europeans held recently.
It’s not surprising given the great mix of
hill and flatland flying in the valley. Take-off,

which has been carpeted, is an easy walk
from town that, unusually, sits in a hollow
on top of the ridge. You’ll find plenty of
accommodation and cheap places to eat.
If you want to chill out before or after a
competition head to nearby Lake Ohrid.
Here you will find a huge ridge running
down the length of the lake that faces west,

giving easy afternoon flying, It’s also a venue
for SIV and acro courses. Macedonia is a
mountainous country so there are plenty of
other flying sites to be explored.
flymacedonia.com
Photo: Marcus King

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