California (Whaleback) (USA)

Region · Paragliding XC ≥100 pts · 2015–2025

61flights ≥100 pts

5.55flights per year

129.92average points

214.06maximum points

105.2 kmaverage distance

214.1 kmmaximum distance

0.45XC days per year

40pilots

10active years

growingtrend

8 %foreign pilots

XC days per year: days with at least 3 qualifying flights.

Sites

Name	Flights
US PG launch	36
Whaleback	25

Statistics

Flights per month

Flights per year

Launch time (local)

XC points

Distance (km)

Pilot nationality

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Top flights

Date	Distance (km)	Points	Route	Class
2015-07-19	214.1	214.1	Open distance	D
2018-07-17	204.3	204.3	Open distance	D
2015-07-19	199.4	199.4	Open distance	D
2025-06-07	190.5	190.5	Open distance	D
2023-08-11	189.8	189.8	Open distance	D

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