Skydive Ramblers e-News #430 – Back in Action! (13-20 Sept. 20)

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Last Newsletter was Tuesday 24th March – Skydive Ramblers was CLOSED for the first time in 40 years due to COVID-19. However the Dropzone has never looked better, and with Mindfulness of Infection Control and Social Distancing EXPECTED – the DZ is now OPEN!

During the intervening period we lost two Ramblers mainstays, the indisputable “Father” of the APF – Claude Gillard and long time DZ partner of jumper John – Chris Leach, and former Tandem Master Peter Milburn.

RIP – Claude Gillard – The King Of The Air
RIP – Chris Leach with Sara
RIP – Peter Milburn

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dylan Perkins – Completed AFF
Samantha Jenkins – Completed AFF
Kenny Zhang – Completed AFF
Guy Gobourn – Certificate A
Shaune Irving – Certificate A
Stacey McGlinchey – Certificate A
Brenden Hunter – 50 Jumps
Victor – 100 Jumps – 1 Jul 2020
Rosie – 100 Jumps – 1 August 2020
Jag Wei – Packer B


Sunday 13th –  Tandems today were Allan Collins, Linda Edwards, Allison Carthew, and Harry Inglis.

Alex Tewhata did Stages 2 & 3 of his AFF Course, Stuart Law did Stage 3, Samantha Jenkins did Stages 7 & 8, and Dylan Perkins did Stages 8 and 9 – completing his AFF.

Allan Tandem – Photo OliM
Alex AFF Stage 2
Alex AFF Stage 3
Stuart AFF Stage 3 – Photos by JohnH

Monday 14th – A new start to the skydiving week with Tandems Kristine Perkins, Michael Prima and Monique Richards.

Samantha Jenkins did Stage 9 – completing her AFF, and Janarri Price did Stages 5, 6, & 7.

Kristine Tandem
Michael Tandem – Photos by Sara
Janarri AFF Stage 5 – Photo OliM
Janarri AFF Stage 6 – Photo JohnH
Janarri AFF Stage 7 – Photo OliM
Cory B-Rel 1
Cory B-Rel 2 & 3 – Photos by JohnH

Tuesday 15th – Another beautiful day in paradise but very quiet – only 6 loads.


Wednesday 16th  – Another Tandem today Ruahina Martin, and student Lachlan Merrick did Stages 5, 6 & 7.

Ruahina and Robson on exit

Ruahina in freefall – Photos by OliM

Thursday 17thTandems today were Vanessa Dinelli, Alexandre Silva, Tania Thomas and Rony Cheriyan.

Student Stuart Law did Stages 4, 5, & 6 of his AFF Course.

Alex Tandem with Sara – Photo JohnH
Tandem 1 (caption needed)
Tandem 2 (caption needed) – with Sara – Photos by OliM
Stuart AFF Stage 4 – Photo Fischer

 

Stuart AFF Stage 5
Stuart AFF Stage 6 – Photos by OliM
Ant B-Rel 1 and 2
Ant B-Rel 3 – Photos by Fischer

Friday 18thKaren and Matthew Chaffy did Tandems.
Bryce Pena did Stage 1 of his AFF Course.


Saturday 19th  – Tandems today were Michael Cahill, Dain Knight, Karyn Knight, Glenn Hegge, Isaac Hegge and Bruce Draper.

Student David Costello did Stage 1 of his AFF Course.

Karyn Tandem with Sara
Glenn Tandem with Sara
Bruce Tandem with Sara – Photos by Sara
Monique recurrency jump – Photo JohnH

Sunday 20ndTandems today were Steve Anderson, Tamar Stephen, Richard Tyree, Jessica Tyree, Lyn Nguyen, and Chelsea Jacka.

Student April Hardy did Stages 1, 2 and 3 of her AFF Course, Xi Jin did Stage 2, David Costello did Stages 2 & 3, Matthew Curi did Stage 2, Shane Kent did Stage 8, Kenny Zhang did Stage 9 – completing his AFF.

Tamar Tandem
Richard Tandem
Jessica Tandem – Photos by OliM

VISITOR BOOK COMMENTS

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 27/06/20 – James Bedford – “Crazy fun!”

 27/06/20 – Lucy Bedford – “Amazing experience, will be back 😀”

 27/06/20 – Ella Connors – “So good!  Thank you so much!!”

 28/06/20 – Evan Cannard – “I JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE, NO BIG DEAL “SNIFF””

 30/06/20 – Harry Freeman – “Sara is the BEST instructor ever!!!!”

 30/06/20 – Russell Freeman – “Mad Fun * Dave * Sara is Spot On  😀”

 06/07/20 – Luke Mattsson – “Great Birthday Present.  Thanks.”

 17/07/20 – Kristiane Midtuane – “Best birthday present ever!!!!”

 17/07/20 – William Cilento – “Always wanted to do that.”

 17/07/20 – Jade Quinn – “GREATEST experience ever!  Can’t wait to go again!”

 17/07/20 – Brit Pavey – “LOVED IT!”

 17/07/20 – Kelsey Glebow – “I LOVED IT!  Definitely (Sic) do it again  😀”

 17/07/20 – Charlie Glebow – “Amazing gift!!  Will do it again  😀”

 19/07/20 – Jeremy Owens – “Awesome experience!!! Sara was great!  Will be back!”


Upcoming events (to be confirmed…)

BREAKING NEWS

THE 2020 EQUINOX BOOGIE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE 17th – 24th APRIL 2021. OFFICIAL.
Event info: Equinox Boogie 2021 – Skydiving & Music Festival

IF GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED BEFORE THE 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020 TO ALLOW JUMPING TO PROCEED RAMBLERS WILL RUN A NOX LITE BOOGIE ON THE ORIGINAL EQUINOX DATES OF 26th – 31st OCTOBER 2020.

Hey guys,
Thanks for running the Learning Curve Camp last week! It was run to your usual high standard and was a very beneficial experience, especially given my lack of currency after the main COVID closures. I thoroughly enjoy attending these weeks and really appreciate the time dedicated by the whole team at Ramblers, including the instructors, manifest, cafe team, aviation crew/pilots, and support staff. You are all legends and I look forward to coming out again in the near future. 
Cheers, Adam.

Adam Parker

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