2026 SWEEPSTAKES
The USHPA Women’s Committee is dedicated to fostering female free flight through a variety of activities, including Fly-ins, Grants & Scholarships, Webinars, and an upcoming Film Festival!
All money donated to the Foundation for Free Flight’s Women’s Initiatives Fund goes directly to supporting these activities. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law, and will be matched by the Foundation up to $7,500.
Donations made between now and December 11, 2026 (either via the link listed below or in-person at the upcoming Santa Barbara Ladies Fly-in) will also earn entry into the upcoming Sweepstakes: 1 entry for each $10 donated.
No Donation Necessary. See Official Rules for alternate method of entry and all details. Void where prohibited. Must enter no later than December 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Limit 10 entries per day per person. Open only to those who reside in the 50 U.S. states (not including New York), and D.C. Void in PR, Guam and the USVI.
The Prizes!
Join the Convergence Paragliding crew on their next tour to Macedonia! Krushevo is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. Multiple flying sites will be visited, moving as needed to take advantage of the best weather and flying conditions.
TRIP INCLUDES: professional paragliding guides, transportation to launch and retrieval, breakfast on flying days, hotel accommodations as indicated, airport transfers. (International airfare, gratuities, items of a personal nature, and hotel before and after tour are not included.)
Approximate retail value: $4200
First Prize
Tour to Macedonia with Convergence Paragliding in 2027
Ozone carries a full range of harnesses, for everyone from novice to world champion. The Ozone Solos line is their best-selling harness with a class-leading combination of comfort, security, and light weight.
Approximate retail value: $1500
Second Prize
Ozone Solos GT harness, or similar
Third Prize
SIV with Max Acro in 2027
Instructor Max Marien is a world renowned acro paragliding pilot. Flying since he was 12 years old and growing up at Torrey Pines, Max brings decades of paragliding experience to train pilots, guide trips, and teach SIV and acro to pilots of all skill levels.
SIV is held on Lake Berryessa, in the San Francisco Bay Area, at Pleasure Cove Marina and Campground.
Prize does not include accommodations.
Approximate retail value: $1425
