Section 6 - Additional Information
Official Event Website:
https://watchmefly.net/events/event.php?e=croatia2025
Event Prizes Offered and Details:
Total fund of 1750 € (1st place: 1000€; 2nd place: 500€; 3rd place: 250€)
Opening Ceremony:
28.8. - 12:00 - Marina Prelog (CLA) and lunch
Closing Ceremony / Prize Giving:
31.8. - 14:00 - Marina Prelog (CLA) with lunch
Country Admission Conditions:
-
Preferred Place of Entry & Closest Major Cities:
Zagreb
Local Language:
Croatian
Location Description & Characteristics
General Description:
The competition area is centred on Međimure regions with two designated CLA-s One in in town of Prelog, a small lakeside town (pop. ≈ 8 000) and the other is in sports airfield near Čakovec both in Međimurje County, northern Croatia. The terrain is part of the broad, flat Drava River flood-plain, characterised by mixed agriculture and extensive water surfaces of Lake Dubrava.
Geographic Position:
Competition map centre (WGS-84): 46.395010951473694, 16.500832909225924
Topography:
Mountains
None within 15 km; surrounding terrain ≤ 200 m ASL
Sea
150 km distant; no maritime influence
Lakes
Lake Dubrava (17 km² reservoir) dominates SE sector – useful visual reference, restricts landings
Rivers
Drava River flows W–E along southern boundary; minor channels & levees
None within 15 km; surrounding terrain ≤ 200 m ASL
Sea
150 km distant; no maritime influence
Lakes
Lake Dubrava (17 km² reservoir) dominates SE sector – useful visual reference, restricts landings
Rivers
Drava River flows W–E along southern boundary; minor channels & levees
Landing Areas:
Open fields (≈ 60 %) – post‑harvest stubble of wheat, barley, rapeseed in late August provides ample free landings.
Row‑crops (≈ 25 %) – maize + sunflower at full height; avoid damage.
Pasture & cattle (≈ 10 %) – small paddocks with electric fences, mainly north of Prelog.
Wooded patches / riparian belts (≈ 5 %) – willow & poplar stands along Drava and drainage canals.
Row‑crops (≈ 25 %) – maize + sunflower at full height; avoid damage.
Pasture & cattle (≈ 10 %) – small paddocks with electric fences, mainly north of Prelog.
Wooded patches / riparian belts (≈ 5 %) – willow & poplar stands along Drava and drainage canals.
Main villages around the flying area:
Prelog (host)
0 km
Čakovec (county seat)
NW 14 km
Donji Kraljevec
N 8 km
Goričan
NE 12 km
Ludbreg
S 18 km (south bank of Drava)
0 km
Čakovec (county seat)
NW 14 km
Donji Kraljevec
N 8 km
Goričan
NE 12 km
Ludbreg
S 18 km (south bank of Drava)
Other Description:
Airspace: Class G ground‑to‑1 000 ft AGL; no controlled CTR/TMA inside map. Zagreb ACC lower limit FL115. 5000ft celing expected during the competition
Restricted zones: none active inside radius;
Recovery infrastructure: paved roads in 4 × 4 km grid; motorway A4 on east edge speeds retrieves.
Restricted zones: none active inside radius;
Recovery infrastructure: paved roads in 4 × 4 km grid; motorway A4 on east edge speeds retrieves.
Common Launch Areas:
Marina Prelog (CLA1) - 46.324477058036486, 16.598694279509235
Pribislavec airfield (CLA2) - 46.395373, 16.500473
Pribislavec airfield (CLA2) - 46.395373, 16.500473
Landowner Restrictions:
Agricultural fields: pilots must ask landowner permission before vehicle entry if possible; no driving on standing crops; max envelope spread on stubble.
Meteorological characteristics
Weather conditions:
Stable late‑summer anticyclones; occasional weak cold front every 5‑7 days
Prevailing winds:
calm–3 kt ENE morning / 5–8 kt WSW–W afternoob
Temperatures:
Min 13–16 °C (dawn) / Max 25–29 °C (mid‑pm)
Sunrise:
6:08
Sunset:
19:40
Airspace Structure & Limitations
NOTAM Description:
Activated to inform all airspace users of balloon competition activities and associated temporary reserved airspace (TRA).
valid 28–31 AUG 2025.
Activity period: DAILY 0400–0900 UTC and 1400–1700 UTC (sunrise + 1 h to ‑2 h / evening flights). Exact activation by AUP/UUP and ATC broadcast.
valid 28–31 AUG 2025.
Activity period: DAILY 0400–0900 UTC and 1400–1700 UTC (sunrise + 1 h to ‑2 h / evening flights). Exact activation by AUP/UUP and ATC broadcast.
Flight Limitations:
none
Number of PZs expected & Descriptions:
NONE
Competition Area Altitude Limitations:
5000ft MSL
Competition Area Dimensions:
NS 34
EW 43
EW 43
Competition Map Details
DATUM:
WGS84
Scale:
1:50000
Grid Lines:
-
Paper Size:
-
Electronic Version Available:
Expected on Date:
Expected on Date:
Yes
1.8.2025
1.8.2025
Electronic Version File Format:
JPEG
PNG
Other:
Driving Particularities:
right hand, 30/80/50 km/h
Road Network and Infrastructure:
good
Venue Description, Coordinates & Characteristics
Competition Center:
Hotel Panorama has a large sports hall turned into a conference venue with round tables, stage and surround, refreshments available during briefings, easy parking and accessibility
Briefing Facilities:
Hotel Panorama has a large sports hall turned into a conference venue with round tables, stage and surround, refreshments available during briefings, easy parking and accessibility
46.325197732400554, 16.611427053169148
46.325197732400554, 16.611427053169148
Media centre:
Hotel Panorama
46.325197732400554, 16.611427053169148
46.325197732400554, 16.611427053169148
Internet connection:
Free internet
Social activities:
Openning Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Night Glow Event
Concerts
Food court
Excursions
Closing Ceremony
Night Glow Event
Concerts
Food court
Excursions
Other:
-
Competition Staff
Stewards
Name, country, email:
-
Attached CVs:
-
Chief Scorer
Name, country, email:
Valdemar Mlakar
Attached CVs:
-
Chief Debriefer
Name, country, email:
Vanja Vanovsek
Attached CVs:
-
Technical Support Officer
Name, country, email:
-
Attached CVs:
-
Travel & accommodation arrangements for officials
Travel Arrangements:
-
Travel Arrangements:
-
Travel Allowances:
-
Vehicles Provided:
-
Type of Accommodation:
-
Meals Provided:
-
Other Information / Remarks:
-
Scoring Program
Scoring Program:
WatchMeFly Scoring
Special Arrangements and Assistance for Competitors
Details:
-
Equipment Limitations:
-
Special Safety Requirements:
-
Insurance Requirements for Competitors and Details
Insurance Type:
Third party : according to the rules
Third party
CSL
Third party