Robert Lyndon – Completed AFF Ashley Robinson – Completed AFF Jett Girvin – Completed AFF Nellie Moody – Certificate C Josh Morgan – 100 Jumps! Jackson Brockwell – 100 Jumps! John Hamilton – 300 Jumps! Claude Gillard – 90 Years Young!
It’s Newsletter time again. It’s Monday 12th March. And the weather was perfect. And Drew McDade was back for Stages 2 & 3 of his AFF Course. So were Robert Lyndon who did Stages 2, 3 & 4, Arnold A. Lampel did Stages 3, 4 & 5 and Ashley Robinson did Stages 7 & 8. What a great start to the week.
Drew AFF Stage 2 – Photo DoyleyRob after his AFF Stage 2Arnold AFF Stage 3 with ScottyArnold AFF Stage 4 with ScottyArnold AFF Stage 5 flying by himself for the first time – Photos by AdrianAsh AFF Stage 7Ash AFF Stage 8 – Photos by DoyleyJohn Hamilton’s 300th – Photo Shelby
On Tuesday there were two. Robert Lyndon did Stages 5 & 6 and Arnold A. Lampel did Stages 6 & 7 of their AFF Courses.
Arnold AFF Stage 6 – Photo Adrian
The fun jumpers here were enough to get Marj up for a couple of loads.
We had a family of tandems arrive on Wednesday. Taylor, Theresa, and Cortney Cameron all took to the skies.
Taylor’s tandem with Scotty – Photo ScottyCortney’s tandem with Sara
Arnold A. Lampel did his Stage 8 and Rob Lyndon did Stages 7, 8 & 9 – finishing his Course! On ya Rob.
Rob AFF Stage 7 – Photos by Sara
We ended up doing four loads.
Thursday was a bit quiet. Only three loads from Charlie the 182. However Ashley Robinson was on all three and did Stage 9 – completing his AFF! Well done Ash.
Ash AFF Stage 9 – Congratulations! – Photo Adrian
On FridayBubba was here with his Canopy Handling seminar Hop ‘n’ Poppers. They got stuck into it after the fog lifted and did about 7 loads. Drew McDade was back for Stage 4 AFF. Numbers swelled in the afternoon and the Sausage Sizzle was a hit again.
Then it was Saturday and the weather was fabulous. Bubba’s seminar continued on with new recruits. Our tandems on the day were Jack Berry and Darna Andrews.
Jack’s tandem Saturday – Photo AndyDarna’s tandem – Photo Doyley
Student Ryan Gardiner did Stage 1 of his AFF Course. Daniel McWhir was back for a refresher.
Dan refresher – Photo Doyley
Jett Girvin did Stages 4, 5 & 6.
Jett AFF Stage 4 with Adrian – Photo by DaveJett AFF Stage 5 flying by himself for the first timeJett AFF Stage 6 – Photos by AdrianDoyley freeflying with Lee – Photo LeeLee freeflying
Over 40 jumpers had fun. Legend CRW champion Peter Barnett took to the skies to celebrate Claude Gillard’s 90th birthday.
Peter Barnett Hop ’n’ Pop before Claude’s party – Photos by Doyley
Saturday night was party night for Claude Gillard. It was a big one with about 70 people from all over rocking up. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDE!
On Sunday the weather was still good. Numbers were down but to be expected. There was a little bit of everything going on with everybody getting their jumps in. Jett Girvin got stuck into it and did Stage 7, 8 & 9 –finishing his AFF! We now have a father & son team on the Drop Zone. Watch out Dave, it won’t be long and Jett will be teaching you new tricks!
Theresa Cameron – Best thing ever! Darna Andrews & Jack Berry – THE MOST AMAZING thing we have ever done! (The instructors were fabulous!)
The facilities and equipment are amazing. Pool, bar, plenty of wildlife and the location is just fantastic. The staff are professional, friendly and very welcoming. The local regular jumpers are extremely helpful too so have a chat, ask questions and get involved. Enjoy.