The latest news from our dropzones
10 11 2018
Skydivers jump with GoSkydive to commemorate 100 years since World War 1
Alabare have teamed with tandem skydive specialists GoSkydive to help raise money providing homes for veterans. Skydivers arrived at Old Sarum Airfield with friends and family in support, for an early start Saturday 10th November 2018. The jumps mark 100 years commemoration of World War 1. Coincidentally Old Sarum Airfield and the RAF is also […]
08 10 2018
How much is skydiving in the UK?
How much is skydiving in the UK? The price of a tandem skydive in the UK is ~£199 to £318. The price of a skydive is based on the height of your jump, safety & training, the customer experience and group discounts. From the cost of specialist skydiving gear, state of the art pre-jump training, […]
25 09 2018
GoSkydive wins employer of the year at the South West Apprenticeships Awards
GoSkydive has won SME Employer of the Year Award in the regional South West Apprenticeship and qualified for the national awards to be held on 28th November 2018. Mike Baller- GoSkydive Apprenticeship Programme Manager and GoSkydive’s apprentice success story also won the Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award. GoSkydive’s apprenticeship is the first of its […]
11 09 2018
Friday 13th – not such an unlucky date after all for these skydivers
Matej and Anastasiia wanted to dispel the myth about Friday 13th being an unlucky day. The couple first met on Friday 13th in 2016 and said Friday 13th would become the lucky dates in the calendar. Matej Navara, a computer programmer, met opera singer Anastasiia Golovina, on Friday 13th May 2016 after seeing her sing. […]
05 09 2018
Max wins at the National Skydiving Championships 2018
It’s that time of year again for the National Skydiving Championships! One of the most important competitions of the year for any competitive skydiver, second only to the World Championships which will be held next month in Australia. Max Hurd, GoSkydive’s tandem instructor won the British title in 2017 and was looking to retain for […]
06 08 2018
GoSkydive Apprenticeship Employer of the Year nomination
GoSkydive has been nominated for the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2018. The awards ceremony will be held in in Bristol September 25th. Our apprenticeship is the first of its kind in the world. Our apprentices complete a two year programme, with rotations through different areas of the business, […]
02 08 2018
Meet Sydney Victor Crossland, a 100 year old who is skydiving to celebrate his birthday
The former Game Ranger and Engineer who previously worked in Zambia has jumped from 15,000ft on August 2nd 2018. Free-falling for 60 seconds at a speed of 125mph to celebrate his 100th birthday which was the week before. Sydney, from Emsworth, Hampshire said “I’m fine, I’m looking forward to it” “I’m excited, not nervous” Sydney […]
12 07 2018
ISSA World Series Final Round – Dunkeswell, Devon
The summer continues and we have good weather for the ISSA World Series final round in Devon. Sixteen competitors from as far afield as Russia are attending. Most of the usual suspects are here as well as some new faces too. Straight out of the starting blocks Stefanor Celoria from Italy propels himself into the […]
03 07 2018
Our very own instructor Max has been away at the ISSA World Series in Italy.
This round is number three in the series of four that make the ISSA World Series held this year at Skydive Fano on the Adriatic coast. It’s not a big dropzone but they’re busy, running an 18-place Cessna 208 Caravan pretty much nonstop all weekend. They also have a lovely café serving good Italian food, […]
27 02 2018
Weight limit for skydiving
What’s the weight limit for skydiving? 18 stone or 114kg fully clothed is the maximum weight for a tandem skydive novice. The weight limit set for tandem skydiving is for your – and your instructor’s – safety and takes into consideration the essential equipment and accessories you need for a safe jump and landing. At […]