To quote the Queen, 2010 was indeed a “Annus Horribilis”.
The plane crash at Fox claimed the lives of Rod, Chris, Adam, Chami and Michael as well as four tourists. Skydiving in NZ will never be the same again.
Best wishes for 2011 to everyone.
Good vibes is nearly here and so is the AGM – mark your diary 
Some great jumps have already been done , Round three jumps now posted. As there were no entries for 2W VRW in round 2, I haven’t posted anther round for this yet. If you are interested jump rounds 1 and 2 then email me. For more info see:
for rules and general info click here
for two way VRW rounds click here
for two way RW rounds click here
for four way RW rounds click here
for two way VRW videos click here
for two way RW videos click here
for four way RW videos click here
Yip, rocked up to the DZ at 12:00 and had three jumps by 3:30pm – 37 sports jumps made by in total in the early part of the afternoon – included quite a few sports only loads, many thanks to the staff at Skydive Abel Tasman (especially Fi on manifest). Also good to see so many sports jumpers at the DZ !!!
We will be running a video competition over the next few months. This will cover 2 and 4 way RW and 2 and 4 way freefly. The competition will involve one jump a month posted on youtube, with every entered team judging everyone else’s effort (but not their own). The entry fees will be converted into prizes with most to be raffled, so that all entries get a chance at a prize. 1st, 2nd, 3rd will get a certificates and a small prize. There will also be novelty prizes (e.g. best funnel?). The idea is to have fun and do some sports jumping, not to get too serious.
Once we have a better idea of the level of interest, we will finalise rules etc, so for now we only need an indication of whether you are interested and in what type of jumps. If you are a pro, how about finding some people less experienced and get them jumping….
To help get this of the ground, please email me ( wayne at nelsonskydiveclub.org) if you are interested in being involved.
Balloon Load getting ready to rock and roll
Yes, a great event – lots of loads, everyone agreed that the Caravan PMT is the best jump plane in NZ (some thought best.) friendly DZ (except for the redheaded manifest chick whose mood and manner matched the plane’s rego), all in all A+++ and will be going again next year.
Xmas Boogie – Skydive Abel Tasman
Just a quickie to remind those of you lost on what to do at Christmas, Skydive Abel Tasman are hosting an Orphan’s Christmas Mini Boogie. It will start on the 24th December and run through to last load on the 28th December. We will have the usual madness on offer, Microlights, EC130 Helicopter (depending on demand) beach landings.
Plus Andrew Pye has offered to teach Atmonauti and build those that are inexperienced up to a level where we can get some bigger group Atmo jumps in. All he is asking for is you cover his slot. Check out the event page for more details.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact lisa [at] skydive [dot] co [dot] nz
Southern Summer Jam
This exciting new event will take place in February 2010 at the New Zealand Skydiving School, Pudding Hill, South Canterbury, New Zealand. Onsite will be NZ Skydiving’s Cessna Caravan along with visits from the helicopters from Mt Hutt Helicopters & balloons from Aoraki Balloon Safaris!
Also attending will be some internationally acclaimed skydiving coaches and an awesome range of prizes from our sponsors! see http://www.southernsummerjam.co.nz/Home…. for more details.
Just a quickie to remind those of you lost on what to do at Christmas, Skydive Abel Tasman are hosting an Orphan’s Christmas Mini Boogie. It will start on the 24th December and run through to last load on the 28th December. We will have the usual madness on offer, Microlights, EC130 Helicopter (depending on demand) beach landings.
Plus Andrew Pye has offered to teach Atmonauti and build those that are inexperienced up to a level where we can get some bigger group Atmo jumps in. All he is asking for is you cover his slot. Check out the event page for more details.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact me on lisa [at] skydive [dot] co [dot] nz
Hope to see you soon
Where to start, how about with the Caravan, a fantastic jump plane – spacious, quiet, great music playing (thanks pilot), huge door, space to stand up, probably the the best jump plane for sports jumpers in NZ.
The DZ was also superlative, friendly to sports jumpers, great facilities, good accommodation just across the fence. Many thanks to the supportive staff and to Steve and Kirsty. The downwind landings onto the wet grass were interesting…… and fun….
Did I mention the fantastic Jump Plane…
Overall the big tick of approval and recommended to all sports jumpers…
13- 15 November 09
Improve your skydiving Skills with a weekend
Of coaching & fun Competitions in Whangarei
Time: midday friday
to sunset sunday
Where: whangarei airport, onerahi
Coaches: atilla, davy, gary, laszlo & richie will be available to coach aff, crw,
rel & swooping (numbers permitting)
Comps: suggestions welcome – what would you like?
Stay: whangarei offers accommodation to suit all budgets; Whangarei top 10 holiday
park has camping, cabins & motel rooms, mention this event for a 10% discount. You are welcome to pitch a tent at the dz
but note it is not a campground so there are limited facilities.
Cost: pre-registration fee $30; discount for a.s.s. members
Register: send completed registration form & fee to a.s.s. by 31 october
Yes its all happening, We are planning a trip to Pudding Hill for Halloween. Let me wayne at nelsonskydiveclub.org know if you are interested.
Deano has headed of to Oz for six weeks work and hence we have cancelled the St Arnuad Weekend, if there’s enough interest we will arrange it for later in the summer.
If you don’t fancy a trip to CHCH, another option is http://www.aucklandskydivers.co.nz/ . Halloween weekend, they are running a Canopy Course see http://www.aucklandskydivers.co.nz/?p=73….
So the plan is:
Club weekend on 3/4 October – some fun jumping, 4-way RW work, whatever does it for you.
Weekend of 24/25 October – a weekend away – We have started planning for a weekend of jumping at St Arnuad in Nelson Lakes National Park. Walks and kayaks available for non jumping friends and family. Deano will be there with the 172. In the event that we can’t get things organised in time, then plan B is a weekend at Fox..
Mark your calendars now
Contact wayne at nelsonskydiveclub.org (0274 575 830) if you are interested.
Well the weather forecast was crap, but in true Motueka manner the weather was great…
The boogie was the best ever – 125 registered jumpers, with some travelling from as far away as Germany – 2000 jumps with 495 on the last day. 4 chops, a few off landings (yours truly even made one), but no injuries!! Many thanks to SAT for another great event.
Yes, the 1st AGM was a great success. It was held at Hot Mamas and well attended. The committee for 2009 and 2010 consists of Sarah Skinner (president), Lisa Chambers (secretary) and Wayne Stronach (treasurer) . Minutes from the brief but cheerful meeting are located here
Yip, we are now an officially incorporated society. Here’s a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Yip, not long now GV09 is just around the corner. Lisa is doing a stellar job organising this …so far we have
Aircraft: Pac 750 Cresco XL, Fletcher, Microlights, Helicopter, Cessna 172,
Coaching in all disciplines, Big Ways, RW,VRW, Atmonauti, Hybrids, Tracking Jumps, Wingsuits, POPs, Girl ways, Novelty, Scrambles, Swoop & Chug, Beach Jumps, Raffles, BBQs, Finale Dinner and Party
Prizes: Price Icarus Canopy, Free Cypres Maintenance, Goodies from Lars & Brusgaard, Airtech and other great SkydiveZone brands, and heaps more….
registration forms for GV09 are now available here http://www.skydive.co.nz/content/library…
I’m keen to organise some four way coaching/training with a ‘friendly’ four way competition between teams of mixed abilities/jump numbers on the last weekend. So all of you died-in-the-wool RW jumpers, why not do some thing different this GV09, make a four way up using some new jumpers. This is a good way for you to help support the sport and get some new RW jumpers motivated.
Anyone interested (of any jump numbers) contact me wayne at nelsonskydive.org.
Blue Skies, stay safe
Celebrate Liz’s Birthday – come along and jump May 30 to June 1st
The list of events have been confirmed, there will be:
• 2way RW
• 4way RW
• 2way CRW
• 4way CRW
• Freefly
• Swooping
• Freestyle
We are very sorry for the late notice concerning the competition, but in order for the event to go ahead this year we are all working very hard! Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated in order for all of us to have a great national competition! If there are any cameramen who are interested in being involved please let us know (contact details provided).
Early-bird registration fee will be $100, if paid by Friday May 8. After this it will be $125. This can be direct debited over the internet or by check. For all bank info please contact Kelly. $50 of this fee will go toward the ferry cost of the pac750, and if there’s not enough interest this part will be refunded.
Thursday 21st will be the practice day, with the briefing and draw at 8pm at the DZ. First competitions will start Friday morning.
Jump tickets are $45 for altitude and $25 hop and pop. The first event will be $15 entry and each subsequent $5.
As far as accommodation goes you are more than welcome to pitch a tent at the DZ but please be aware that it is not a camping ground and as such there are very limited facilities. Outside of this option there are many backpackers and motels/hotels available close by in Onerahi and Whangarei.
We hope that we will see everyone soon, and remember the more interest the higher the chance of getting the pac750!
Contact Info:
Samantha Cullen
Skydive Ballistic Blondes
nationals at skydiveballisticblondes.co….
Kelly – 021 519 577
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event….
Yip, It is only 4 months away! The dates are 15th – 23rd August ‘09 so beg, plead do, whatever it takes to get here for GV’09. SAT have confirmed that there will have a Cresco XL, the Fletcher, Cessna 172 (for hop and pops), Microlights and the EC130 helicopter. Rego forms will be on line next week, more details to follow shortly…
Yip, a great weekend for all. Slots a plenty, everyone having a great time weather was just typical Motueka weather – blue skies, followed by very high wispy cloud, followed by blue skies……
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Yip, after starting AFF late last year, Max has already reached 100 and is about to head to Perris for a couple of weeks holiday.
