Helen to the Atlantic
Helen to the Atlantic
For only the third time in 32 years, we did not get the race to the coast off. Due to rain and winds going to the North the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race never got in the air.
We did have enough dry weather and marginal wind directions to fly some and tether a lot.
People who came to town were treated with the spectacle of many balloon tethering on each evening.
On Saturday morning several balloons took to the skies for short
flights around Helen.
On Saturday evening most balloons tethered and gave rides to the tourists
in town. Several balloons decided to attempt to fly - even after
being warned "don't go there". Fortunately, all found landing sites
(if you could call them that) and best of all, there were no chain sawsinvolved.
One balloon flew off to the North (read Chattachoochee National Forest)
and landed on top of one of Tray Mountain at the Appalachian Trail.
Fortunately for him, it was an area clear of all trees.
DON'T GO THAT WAY!
or you will land like this-
At the dinner on Saturday night we celebrated GuyNel's retirment from
teaching.
2005 was a good year for visiting with old friends and meeting some new pilots.
Looks like Don Edwards lost
a bet.
2005 Best Crew Chief award to Desiree' Head
We all look forward to 2006. Hopefully we will get to fly more.
For more information on the event contact Barbara Gay, Catherine Cleinman
or Sharon Walden at the Helendorf Inn at 706-878-2271 or Tarp Head at Head
Balloons at 706-865-3874. For information during the race, call the
Race Headquarters (Helendorf Inn) at 706-878-2271.
| Click here to see photos of some of this year's participants. | |
| ** 2004 Race Results and Photos - click here ** | |
| ** 2003 Race Results and Photos - click here** | |
| **2002 Race Results and Photos - click here** | |
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Race Headquarters, sponsor and organizer of the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival 706-878-2271 |
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Local Manufacturer of FAA Approved Hot Air Balloons |
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Co-Sponsor of the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. For
more information send email to: wldbnchint@aol.com
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Official homepage of Alpine Helen, Georgia |
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Official tubing company of the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival |
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Official beer of the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival.
Northeast Sales Distributing - Athens, Georgia |
| The Helen
Story |
the history of Helen's transformation - The
Helen Story
and images of the past |
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Click here to see Helen's 1st balloon ascension |
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Local "CANDYMAN" and balloon enthusiast David Jones new book. Click here to buy one, or better yet stop by Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen while you are in Helen and pick up a signed copy along with your fudge. |
| VISIT NORTHEAST GEORGIA . com | www.visitnortheastgeorgia.com has a lot of information about the Northeast Georgia Mountains |
| www.n-georgia.com | www.n-georgia.com is another great resourse for information on Northeast Georgia |
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