Is there an age limit?By law the minimum age in Australia is 14 years old. If under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must be present on the day of the jump. There is no upper age limit, however reasonable fitness is required. We reserve the right to decline participation.
Is there a maximum weight limit?Instructors may take students up to 110 kg depending on wind conditions and customer fitness. If over 95 kg surcharges apply.
What will I see?As we jump from 14,000ft the views are incredible! You will see the entire coast line and beaches from Jervis Bay in the South to the Royal National Park, Sydney and Manly and beyond in the North. To the West there are views of the Illawarra escarpment and the Southern Water Catchment Reserve and dam. During the season keep an eye out for whales and dolphins!
Are spectators welcome?Definitely! The more people cheering you on as you conquer the skies the better! Unfortunately due to insurance reasons we are unable to allow spectators on the airport transfer or in the aircraft. There is a waiting room at the drop zone, and many cafes and restaurants nearby to enjoy. There is generally a 40-60 minute interval between customers departing for the airport and landing back at the drop zone.
Are there any special medical requirements?General fitness is required and a medical declaration is a standard part of our paperwork. If you have a condition that may affect your ability to enjoy a safe skydive please contact our office.
Can pregnant women skydive?We do not encourage pregnant women to skydive.
Can hearing impaired people skydive?Yes. We have a written safety brief.
Can people with injuries skydive?This is determined on a case by case basis. You may be required to present a doctors certificate before being allowed to participate. Please contact our office.
Can people with a disability skydive?This is determined on a case by case basis. If you have a disability or are booking a skydive for someone who has, please contact our office.
Alcohol and drugsRegulations do not permit skydiving if alcohol has been drunk in the preceding 8 hours. All participants must not be under the influence of any drugs. If you are taking medication that might affect your ability to make a safe skydive, you should not jump. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs you will not be permitted to jump. Passengers arriving for their skydive adventure under the influence of drugs or alcohol will automatically forfeit their deposit.
What should I wear?Loose casual clothing is recommended. Fully enclosed shoes such as running or sports trainers are best for footwear. Hiking boots and high heels are not appropriate.
Are glasses and contact lenses OK?Yes, we have modified goggles that fit over spectacles.
How long will my skydive adventure take?Skydiving is a half day activity. Please allow for unforseen delays due to events such as unfavourable weather and air traffic control.
How long is the freefall and parachute ride?Jumping from 14,000ft you will reach terminal speed (up to 220km/hr) after 10 seconds. The total freefall time is 60 seconds. Yahoo! Once the parachute is open at 4000ft you will have 5-7 mins gently descending over the coast before touching back down to earth.
What height will I jump from?Skydive the Beach conduct tandem skydives from 14,000ft. However on occasions due to weather or air traffic control, we may have to jump from a lower altitude. There are no refunds if we have to exit at a lower altitude due to circumstances beyond our control.
I am scared of heightsA fear of heights is a common phobia. Many of our customers, and even some skydivers, are not comfortable being close to the edge of a building or cliff. It sounds strange, but as the exit height is so far above the ground, the sensation of skydiving is very different to the feeling of vertigo. Our instructors are all friendly and experienced in dealing with nervous first time skydivers. Once your jump gets underway you will relax and wonder what you were worried about.
Skydiving is a fantastic way of challenging your uncertainties and conquering your fears.
I am worried about the landingOn landing you are asked to lift up your legs while the instructor looks after the controls. This is practiced before the jump and again under canopy before you land. While there are risks involved in the sport they are minimised by strict safety practices, qualified and very experienced instructors, and the development of improved equipment over the last 20 years.
What happens if the parachute doesn’t open?Skydive the Beach is equipped with the most modern parachute systems available. Each tandem rig holds 2 parachutes, the primary and secondary chutes. In the event that the primary chute is not performing correctly upon deployment, the instructor will elect to use the secondary chute. All equipment is maintained by qualified parachute riggers and thoroughly checked before and after each use. Each tandem rig is equipped with an Automatic Activation Device which will activate the secondary chute in case of emergency.
What if it’s windy or raining?If the weather is unfavourable on the day of your booking we will reschedule your jump to another date that best suits you. You do not lose your deposit; these are valid for one year.
Can I take my own camera with me?No. The camera may very easily get lost or broken and we can not risk dropping it in freefall or whilst flying the parachute.
Where can I leave my belongings while I am skydiving?Our office can store passenger’s personal effects while they are skydiving.
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