THANK YOU...

Worthing International Birdman Festival 2011 is now over. Thank you to our sponsors, our flyers and of course you guys, for coming down and watching.

See the 2011 results page and gallery sections.

Offiicial Birdman photographs are available from www.flikr.com/worthingphotographer

Please upload your photos to our facebook page (http://facebook.com/worthingbirdman) or to flickr, using the hashtag #worthingbirdman

We'll be back next year on 18th and 19th August 2012.

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Worthing International Birdman Festival 2011

The Worthing International Birdman is on the 13th and 14th August 2011.

Flying starts at 11.30am on the Saturday and will be for the serious flyers only.

On Sunday flying starts at 12.00pm and will be for the fun flyers and serious flyers.

There is also a full program of events and entertainment on the day on the stage until 5pm subject to weather. Entertainment includes Jet-Ski displays by the British World Champion, local singers, Bands, finalists from Worthing Idol  and more.

Saturday at approx 1.40pm there will be the family movie 'Shark Tale' on the big screen on the beach by the Lido. 

NCP are also offering a special Birdman rate of £5 for all day parking in the High Street, Buckingham Road and Grafton Car parks on Saturday 13th August. You must park after 10am to qualify for the deal. Please contact NCP for further details and full terms and conditions.

The best place to view the event will be on the beach between the Pier and the Lido, please do not sit below the taped water line or under the Pier or Lido as these areas will be submerged during the event.  

There is limited disabled viewing for wheelchairs on the Lido please speak to steward for access.

St Johns will be on hand for any spectator first aid.

If you need any assistance please speak to a steward.

What is the Birdman Competition?

The Birdman is a flight competition for human powered flying machines held each summer in the picturesque seaside town of Worthing on England\'s South Coast.

Many flyers take part to raise money for charities, other design complex machines to aim for the distance prizes. A substantial prize of £10,000 is offered for the furthest flight should a birdman achieve over a 100 metre distance.

There are three Classes that can enter the competiton:

Leonardo Da Vinci Class is for self/team-designed built and innovative craft. This class allows one flight each day; however on the Saturday competitors can choose not to fly if conditions are unfavourable.

Condor Class is for modified hang-gliders and similar craft. This class will fly on both days and the current birdman champion is a Condor competitor.

Kingfisher class is open for fun flyers and is a great way to earn more money for charity. Individuals and teams of two can enter this category; the prizes are not awarded for distance but for the entertainment value of the flight. The public can also vote on this category to crown a people's choice winner. 

2012 Worthing International Birdman

Saturday 18th August & Sunday 19th August 2012

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