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Ramblers Drop Zone Action ⭐️ e-News #477 (16-22 August 2021)
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Breanna Smith – Completed AFF
Joshua Powell – Completed AFF
Robin Spedding – 900 Jumps
Anna van der Vlugt – New Gear
Monday 16th August – New students Joshua Powell and Cameron Waite successfully completed Stage 1 AFF. The week was off to a good start.
On Tuesday Joshua and Cameron got stuck into it and did AFF Stages 2, 3 & 4. Benjamin Wright and Andre Floquet did a coach jumps with Oli, and Alex Simmons did a coach jump with Kristan Fischer (Fisch).
Wednesday – Our Tandem today was Anne Garton. Our newest student Alonso Gonzales started the AFF training, completing Stage 1. Cameron did Stage 5 and Joshua did AFF 5, 6 & 7. It was a great little jump day. Local fun jumpers filled the loads.
On Thursday Alonso powered through did Stages 2, 3 & 4, and Joshua Powell did Stages 8 & 9 completing his AFF Course. Congratulations!
Friday – Funtastic Friday was here and it turned out to be a great day of jumping. Our Tandem today was Natan’el Schuster. Alonso Gonzales did AFF Stages 5, 6 & 7. Jasmine Zhao did a coach jump with Oli. Lots of fun jumpers turned up and we had a busy day.
Saturday was a cracker of a day. Fun jumpers everywhere, teams were training for the Queensland Champs and lots of loads were done. Another big day, both Caravan aircraft took to the skies.
Our Tandems today were Jimmy Chave, Madonna Chave, Tifffany Edwards, Alina Harnchan, Lanita Harnchan, Paul Kerr, Rory Kerr, Penny Moran, Jake Pimpson and Simon Victory. Phew!
New students James Guthrie, Jonathan Pinardi started their AFF training and Michael McCarthy was back for Stages 1, 2 & 3 of his AFF Course. Mitchell Gowland was also back for Stage 2 and Breannna Smith did Stage 3 today. Max Ambrose was here for a coach jump with Emily, and Ben Lowe did a coach jump with Oli.
Sunday was almost as busy as yesterday; lots of fun jumpers and teams training. Our Tandem today were Paris Glasby, Marcos Antonio Olazabal Diaz, Kelly Williams, Shauna Hack and Dean Carver.
Student James Guthrie, Jasper Winter, Edward Winter all did AFF Stage 2, and Mitchell Gowland did Stage 3. Hannah Jefferies did a coach jump with Ben. It was a terrific weekend’s skydiving and a great end to the week.
See ya,
Macca and Team Ramblers.
Visitor Book Comments
Jimmy Chave: “First time and made easy with excellent guidance by Ollie (sic). Thanks for making it easy mate.”
Madonna Chave: “Tandem jump was fantastic. Mark (sic) was excellent. Clear instructions made me feel safe. Loved it!”
Rory Paul: “So awesome!! Will be back soon.”
Paul Kerr: “My 3rd tandem after jumps at Gold Coast and New Zealand. Ramblers is definitely the best!! So cool!! Can’t wait to do it again 😊”
Bree Smith: “Absolutely unreal weekend! Completed Stage 9 with a lot of help and guidance from Adrian. Thanks so much for everyone making me welcome!”
Kelly Williams: “What an amazing experience! Had a blast & would definitely recommend!! Thanks!!”
Carol Browne: “Tandem jump with Sara (sic). Absolutely fabulous. WOW WOW WOW. Fabulous day to fly”
DZ Flashback – Blast From The Past
Visit our Ramblers history webpage for more info…
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- Sept. 16-19 – QLD State Championships 2021
- Sept. 17-18 – Night Jumps
- Sept. 20-24 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Tues. 21st)
- Sept. 23-24 – Canopy Piloting Course with Sara
- Sept. 24-26 – Aussie Women’s Star and Sequential Record
- Sept. 25-26 – Wingsuit Skills Camp
- Oct. 16-17 – TSC Star Crests
- Oct. 23-24 – Wingsuit Skills Camp
- Nov. 15-19 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Fri. 19th)
- Nov. 20-21 – TSC Star Crests
- Dec. 27-31 – Xmas Feelgood Time
Went with them today for my first ever skydiving. It was amazing, exhilarating and exciting. Don't be scared, there's nothing terrifying about it. Once you are out of the plane, it feels like you're flying.
“amazing, exhilarating and exciting” – by Jeremy So
