Craig

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Previously an outdoor sports instructor, training to become a tandem skydive instructor seemed like the perfect career move for Craig. With a real passion for working with the elements Craig gets his biggest reward from seeing people transformed by this life changing experience. The biggest adrenaline buzz of Craig’s career so far was being part of an 8-way formation skydive.

What customers say about this instructor:

I did my Tandem skydive with Craig and I can't thank him enough for looking after me and making such an experience unforgettable.

Mike

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Mike has been with the GoSkydive team for over two years. Having worked his way through the apprenticeship scheme including a season as a camera flyer, Mike is now a fully qualified tandem instructor. Mike joined GoSkydive after serving in the Royal Navy as a mine clearance diver in both Portsmouth and Gibraltar. In his spare time you’ll catch Mike with his dog Jasper hiking across the Salisbury Plain.

What customers say about this instructor:

Shout out to Mike - my instructor you were amazing - making me feel super comfortable and confident. It was great to share this experience with you.

George

Tandem Instructor

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George started skydiving 15 years ago although his interest began much earlier when as a child he watched his dad skydive in his homeland of South Africa. Since then George has won 5 National Championship Gold Medals for accuracy and has skydived all over the world. In his down time George is an Iron Man coach at Bath University and has himself completed 5 Iron Man competitions in the last 5 years, South Africa, Hawaii, Austria, Sweden and China. George recently jumped with I’m a celebrity star and winner of Miss Universe, Amy Willerton.

What customers say about this instructor:

My instructor George was amazing , he made me feel really calm, I can't thank him enough.

Ryan

Chief Instructor

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Ryan has been skydiving for over 20 years, first trying the sport in 1996 after being inspired by the film Point Break. Since then Ryan has skydived all over the world in Australia, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Florida, Spain and Sweden.  Ryan’s most memorable jump was as the clock struck midnight on the eve of the Millennium in Florida – probably one of the coolest ways ever to welcome in the 21st century! Ryan is not only a highly experienced skydiver he’s also an amazing freefall cameraman and was part of the film crew for a 60 woman strong formation team for the Brit Chicks 2004 Word Record. In his spare time you’ll find Ryan, surfing, jamming or training for Iron Man triathlons. An all round pretty cool guy – be sure to ask Ryan about his skydiving exploits when you come to do your jump, he’s got some great stories!

What customers say about this instructor:

My instructor Ryan was fantastic - I couldn't have done it without him! (literally!). Thank you. X

Shane

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Originally from sunny Poole in Dorset, Shane has been skydiving  for 9 years 8 of these as a professional. As well as a tandem instructor Shane is a highly experienced camera man, joining GoSkydive in 2012 Shane was previously a senior camera flyer. Shane loves to travel and is on a quest to see as much of the world and experience as many different cultures as he can. He’s also been lucky enough to jump outside of the UK in Spain and the US.

When he’s not skydiving Shane likes rock climbing and mountain biking, he’s also a bit of a baker! Shane’s most memorable time as a skydiver was as a cameraman filming the cast of “band of brothers” completing their tandem skydives.

What customers say about this instructor:

Special thanks to my instructor Shane - who spoke to me the entire time and made me comfortable in one of the craziest experiences I've ever done! Loved it!

Gary

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Gary has been skydiving for the past 10 years, he has worked all over the world jumping is Canada, the US, Germany, France and Belgium. Gary has been at GoSkydive for over 2 years and is both a freefall photographer and tandem instructor. Previously Gary spent 12 years serving in the Princes of Wales’ Regiment,6 years in the army’s display team.

What customers say about this instructor:

Amazing, amazing, amazing..... thanks so much Gary

Nick

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Nick did his first ever jump aged 16 when he won a bet with his Dad. His mum however foolishly said the only way you’d get her jumping out of a plane was if her son was an instructor. Challenge set! Nick got the skydiving bug and guess what – Mum jumped last summer! Nick has jumped in the US and prior to becoming an instructor was one of our camera flyers here at GoSkydive.

What customers say about this instructor:

My blonde haired angel! That was amazing - thanks Nick"
"Amazing and awesome. Nick was simply excellent - clearly keen to deliver the perfect customer experience, managing my expectations at every stage.

Roman

Freefall Photographer

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Roman first jumped in Poland 28 years ago and has been working as a freefall cameraman at GoSkydive for the past 3 years. He was first introduced to the sport by his brother and soon picked up the skydiving bug. Roman has coached both civilian and military display teams and as well as a cameraman Roman is also a qualified packer of sports and tandem parachutes. Roman is extremely agile in the air and has won competitions in both formation flying and landing accuracy.

What customers say about this instructor:

I love the film that Roman did of my skydive - he's great fun in the air and really helped to keep me relaxed.

Pete Mac

Instructor

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From his very first skydive aged 17 Pete has never looked back. His career and personal interests reveal a true adventurer and range from the Army to Bond movie stuntmant! He worked as an instructor in the Army Parachute School, was selected for the British Skydiving Team and was 10 times British Champion! When Pete’s not jumping out of planes with you guys he’s paragliding, sea kayaking or off roading on his dirt bike.

What customers say about this instructor:

I felt very safe , I was reassured at all times, my instructor Pete was amazing .

Henk

Tandem Skydive Instuctor

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Henk previously worked in New Zealand as a tandem instructor. He comes with a military background from the Dutch Infantry and 26 years of skydiving history, 23 years as a professional. With over 23,000 jumps under his belt and 12,000 tandems Henk was also a 4-way formation skydiving National Champion.

What customers say about this instructor:

I had Henk as my instructor. I was very nervous and a bit scared. Henk made me laugh, took away my nerves and made my skydive an incredible experience. He is funny and mad but AWESOME.

Gordon

Tandem Skydive Instructor and MD

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Gordon founded GoSkydive back in 2008. After meeting a group of passionate skydivers in a bar in the states, Gordon gave the sport a go and never looked back. After spending many years skydiving in South Africa and the US, Gordon was disappointed by tandem-skydiving centres in the UK and thought he could deliver a much higher level ‘end-to-end’ customer experience. GoSkdive is now the UK’s only specialist tandem skydiving centre and by the end of this year over 20,000 people will have jumped with us.

What customers say about this instructor:

Gordon spent a lot of time with me following the training, I was really nervous but he really helped to reassure me and put my nerves to rest. I'm so glad I pushed through the nerves.

Holly

Tandem Skydive Instructor

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Holly is GoSkydive’s only female instructor and is one of just 11 other female Tandem Skydive Instructors working in the UK compared to over 300 men. Holly first started working at GoSkydive as a Freefall Photographer in 2014 before qualifying with us as a Tandem Skydive Instructor. Holly was first introduced to skydiving by a friend while she was completing her degree in Sociology, at the end of her degree it was a career in skydiving that she decided to pursue. Holly spent some time working at other dropzones across the world including Miami before returning to the UK. Holly also featured in a BBC film about skydiving.

What customers say about this instructor:

I have to say I was very nervous but the fact that Holly was a woman too was great. We had a great laugh on the way up and I new I was in safe hands. Thanks Holly, I'll be back!