Jun
9
What’s so special about skydiving??
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Shopping for really boring household goods (duvets, loo brush, that kind of thing…) before a manifest shift a couple of weeks ago – dressed in a UK Para T shirt.
Why am I talking about this?
I was surprised to be confronted by the check out lady. Is that the skydiving place in Beccles she opened with, as it turns out her daughter had tandem skydived with [...]
May
13
A super successful skydiving SCRAMBLES
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Skydiving Success!
What an incredible bank holiday weekend we have had here at UK Para Beccles. A massive high five goes out to every skydiver that joined us, and skydiver spectators too – nothing like good fun in the skies and on the ground. We can’t wait to do it all again next year, same bank holiday weekend so get it in your diary now!
What is [...]
Apr
5
Just what is TANDEM SKYDIVING
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Tandem skydiving or tandem parachuting
Refers to a type of skydiving where a student skydiver is connected to a harness attached to a tandem instructor.
The instructor
Guides the student through the whole jump from exit through freefall, piloting the canopy, and landing. The student needs only minimal instruction before making a tandem jump with the instructor. At UK Parachuting we require that you be 16 years [...]
Mar
22
Does raising funds for charity make skydiving even better?
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Well, we know skydiving is a fulfilling experience, and we keep going on about how great it is… a special, once in a lifetime make you Cheshire Cat grin for days kind of experience…
What could possibly improve on that? By raising funds for charity of course.
We all have charities which are close to our hearts, a cause which needs more funds to do the special [...]
Mar
7
Does it matter where you skydive?
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
One of the less talked about parts of skydiving is the sensational ride under canopy. Yeah, the 150 mph free fall is going to blow your mind when you first skydive, but then couple this with the most serene and peaceful 5 minutes you will ever experience – It’s more than just special… it’s sensory overload!
Once the parachute opens
You are soaring through the air and [...]
Feb
20
Skydive from a Black Hawk
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
We are over the moon to announce that our new Black Hawk Skydive Plane has landed in the UK
… and is getting ready for its arrival to fly over the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk. It’s been lots of work to find the perfect skydive plane (would you believe there aren’t that many in the world). With the boss taking a trip to San [...]
Jan
12
Anchorage Trust
By Jason Thompson - UK Parachuting
The Anchorage Trust was founded in March 2015 to provide an innovative, unique and forward thinking approach to the issue of youth homelessness and to support those at risk of homelessness. We facilitate affordable, safe and sustainable tenancies and provide bespoke tenancy support, independent living skills and employability programmes to allow young people to progress and reach full independence. The trust works with young people [...]
Nov
23
What is your skydiving wind limit? Are you sure?
By JT - UK Parachuting
What are the strongest winds you will jump in? Most skydivers claim they know their limits. But, do we stay within them? How strong is your conviction when the door light comes on and your friends are ready to go?
Of course there will always be a chief instructor on the ground noramlly when parachute operation are taking [...]
Oct
16
Santa Skydive
By JT - UK Parachuting
Santa Skyive in aid of The Big C
Event Date: December 9 2017
When cancer threatens someone you love: Big C’s scientists, nurses and the hospitals we equip will give them a fighting chance at life and hope for a future with you. Big C is dedicated to fighting to help local folk affected by cancer in Norfolk & Waveney.
“Raise a minimum of £300 and your skydive [...]