Birdmen flock to Worthing

This weekend has seen see thousands of people watch the 2008 international Birdman competition '“ at Worthing.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jul 2008, 17:46 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:47 BST

A total of 36 birdmen and women have signed up to take part at the new venue of Worthing Pier. The serious fliers among them have a 30,000 jackpot prize if their flight reaches 100m.

They are expected to be watched by thousands of spectators on both days.

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The event was switched from its home of the past 29 years on Bognor Pier after the structure was shortened for safety reasons in April.

This cast doubts about whether the new perch for the competitors gave them enough water in which to jump without injury.

The Worthing event follows the pattern of recent years in Bognor with serious flyers in the Leonardo da Vinci and Condor classes and fun flyers in the Kingfisher category.

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