Hosted by SkyDive Rustenburg, The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium is regarded as South Africa's Premier Sports Skydiving event.
What: The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium 2012 Where: Protea Hotel Ranch Resort (25km South of Polokwane) When: Thursday 9th August (National Women's Day) to Sunday 12th August Times: Thursday 10:00 to Sunset Friday and Saturday: 08:00 to Sunset Sunday 08:00 to 17:00 Aircraft: 2 x Turbine Atlas Angel Jump Ships Altitude: 12 000ft Highlights:
All Female South African Record Attempt South African FreeFly Record Attempt
'FreeFly Astronaut Project' Presentation
400way World Skydiving Record Presentation
Numerous presentations on various aspects of skydiving and parachuting will be made by experienced and accomplished sport, competition, professional and military skydivers at various times throughout the event. A number of these presentations will be open for non-skydiving / members of the public.. Spectators are welcome. Announcements will be made throughout the event.
In celebration of National Women's Day, an attempt at an ambitious all Female South African Skydiving Hybrid Formation will be made. Sport Skydivers will also attempt to break the current South African FreeFly record at the event.
Skydivers, non-skydivers, aviation buffs, space enthusiasts, young learners and interested members of the public are invited to attend, spectate, and participate.
Tandem Introductory Skydiving will be available at a cost of R1 650 per person, plus an additional R600 for the optional free fall videography and photography. You can book in advance, or rock up and take the next opportunity to jump – terms and conditions apply.
The Saturday Evening Function (also open to interested members of the public) will include a presentation by Olav Zipser, one of the most accomplished skydivers in the world, on the 'FreeFly Astronaut Project'.
The 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' entails a series of increasingly higher InterOrbital Rocket launches from which Olav will skydive (from the edge of space) back to earth wearing a supersonic space suit. In doing so, he will repeatedly break records for the longest, fastest and highest skydive, and he will also break the sound barrier with his physical body!
The FreeFly Astronaut Project is not a stunt, it is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data that will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space. It culminates with a skydive from above the Karman line (100km up).
Tickets for the Saturday Evening Function can be purchased at the event at a cost of R280 per person, which includes a buffet dinner and party. The dress code is informal and there will be a cash bar. The function starts at 18:30.
Visitors please report to the main hotel swimming pool lapa, where you will be welcomed, shown the public areas, and informed of the day's program.
Accommodation specials have been arranged as part of the event - email reservations@theranch.co.za and mention "SkyDiving Boogie" to get special rates.
Fly Ins - Aviators wising to fly into the event are reminded that this is a skydiving and parachuting event, 'single discipline event rules' will apply, which means no flying displays can be permitted.
The Ranch Resort private airstrip (25km South West of Polokwane) is a 1.2km grass / bush strip running North East / South West and parallel to the golf course. There are no runway lights. GPS - 24°2′34.55″S 29°16′28.15″E
The event will be NOTAM'ed, paradropping will have priority, parachutes will have right of way.
Procedure will be to hold at 5NM until comms established with either of the Atlas Angel Jump Ships and / or DZ Ground.
General Frequency is 124.8
AFIS at the event will be provided by Bob Alison (ATC 066)
Please inform the organisers of the event in advance if you intend flying in.
Come to The Ranch Resort and 'Discover' what Skydiving and Parachuting in the 21st Century is all about.
A highlight of this years symposium will be a presentation on the 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' by Olav Zipser.
Olav is respectfully known as the 'Father of FreeFly', and is one of the more interesting and accomplished skydivers in the world.
Shortly after The Ranch Boogie he will put on his specially designed Supersonic Spacesuit and ascend in an Interorbital Rocket (at a ridiculous speed) to 131 000ft. From the edge of space he will then FreeFly back to earth. Breaking the sound barrier with his physical body he will set new records for the highest, longest, and fastest skydive ever - one time!
And that is just the first of a planned series of increasingly higher altitude rocket launches, culminating with a dive from above the Karman line (100km up!). The FreeFly Astronaut Project is not a stunt, it is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data that will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space.
Olav's FreeFly Astronaut Project is just one of the interesting presentations lined up as part of The Ranch Boogie and Symposium. For those that don't know who Olav Zipser is, check this link http://www.freeflyastronaut.com (his achievements are listed at thebottom of the link). We are honoured to have the 'Father of FreeFly' at this event. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/FreeFly-Astronaut-Project/249289161775970
The Ranch Skydiving Boogie and Symposium was held at Polokwane for the first time in 2011.
The event was such a success that the organsisers did as promised and returned with the second boogie.
Here are all the info and contact info you will need to be part of this super-exciting event:
The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium 2012
Thursday 9th August (National Woman's Day) to Sunday 12th August
Protea Hotel Ranch Resort (25km south of Polokwane, Limpopo Province) South Africa.
Organised and run by Mike Rumble and Graham Field (known instigators of fun and excitement in skydiving circles), the Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA) sanctioned 'Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium' is regarded as South Africa's Premier Skydiving and Parachuting event.
Hosted by SkyDive Rustenburg at the luxurious Protea Hotel Ranch Resort the event attracts sport, competition, professional, and military skydivers and parachutists from across Southern Africa.
At this year's Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium at least two South African Skydiving record attempts will be overseen by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI, the World Air Sports Federation) skydiving judges.
On National Women's Day the Sport Skydivers Association (SSA) Formation Skydiving (FS) Committee will be attempting an all female South African 16way Formation Skydiving record. At the event the SSA Artistic Events (AE) Committee will also be building up to an ambitious South African
FreeFly record.
Olav Zipser (world-renowned skydiver and 'Father of FreeFly') is coming straight from the 80Way practice jumps happening in preparation for the opening of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Russia, to be part of the FreeFlying at the event.
At the Boogie, two Turbine Atlas Angel Aircraft will drop skydivers continuously from 08:30 to sunset from Thursday 9th August (National Women's Day) to Sunday 12th August.
Numerous professional skydivers from all over South Africa will be available to take members of the public for Tandem Introductory Skydives at the event.
Interested members of the public are invited to come to the event to 'discover' what skydiving and parachuting in the 21st Century is all about.
Announced throughout each day of the event there will be a number of short interesting presentations on various elements and aspects of skydiving and parachuting. A number of presentations will be open to the public, and provided at no charge, in the interest of promoting sports skydiving. Certain presentations will be for experienced skydivers only.The highlight of the symposium will be a presentation on Olav Zipser's 'FreeFly Astronaut Project'. Olav will talk about the increasingly higher altitude Interorbital Rocket Launches from which
he will FreeFly back to earth wearing a specially developed supersonic spacesuit. In doing this he will not only break all high altitude jump records, but will also break the sound barrier with his physical body (and be the first person to do so).
The 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' is not a stunt. It is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data on rapid FreeFlying descent from zones between orbital Extra-Vehicular Activity (space walking beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere) and high altitude aircraft operations. This project culminates with a dive from above the Karman Line (100km), a real space altitude.
The scientific data will be gathered to develop a safe return method that will benefit the global aerospace industry and will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space. It will enhance the safety of mankindʼs future space pilots, space pioneers and space tourists, and may even be the birth of a new extreme sport with unlimited potential!
Zipser's 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' will be one of several informative and inspiring presentations as part of the Saturday Evening Function.
The cost for the Saturday Evening Function is R 280 per person, and includes a buffet dinner and entertainment (DJ Ed). Tickets can be purchased in advance as part of event registration (for sport skydivers); by contacting the event organisers in advance (for general aviators); or at the event (for interested members of the public). The dress code is informal and there will be a cash bar. The function starts at 18:30 on the Saturday of the event.
Members of the Public wishing to come to the event should report to the main hotel swimming pool area / event registration where they will be welcomed, shown the public areas and informed of the day's program. Individuals and groups wishing to book Tandem Introductory Skydives on specific days or times can pre-book in advance direct with the organisers, or rock up, register, and take the next available opportunity to jump! RanchBoogie@gmail.com / 078 029 4803
Sports Skydivers need to be paid up PASA Members, pre-register and pay in advance for this event. The “PASA Member Information” document and Registration form is available for download from the www.Para.co.za website.
Tandem Introductory Skydiving at the event is R 1 650 per person, and an additional R 600 for freefall videography and photography. Tandem Skydiving passengers should be no more than 110kgs. Tandem Skydiving passengers under 21 years of age will require parental / legal guardian
consent to participate.
Coaching arrangements can be made direct with the appropriate SSA committee in advance, or direct with the discipline representative at the event. So far the FS, AE and CP committees have confirmed coaches for the event. The SSA Committees contact details are on the www.Para.co.za
website.
The SSA Formation Skydiving (FS) Committee will be assisting with load organising for larger formations and, based on skill levels and number of participants, is aiming to build up to larger formations at the event – with the goal of additional 16ways.
The SSA Artistic Events (AE) Committee will be hosting a Skills Camp and plans to set some new South African FreeFly records at the event.
Seminars / Presentations Skydivers only:
• ‘Canopy Skills Seminar’
Hosted by the SSA Canopy Piloting (CP) Committee
A one-hour for all ages and skill levels
Friday morning, time and venue to be announced at the event.
• 'Keeping it Simple – the new Artistic Events MOPS'
"We would like to use this platform to discuss the new teaching methodology with current and prospective coaches, as well as to hold a discussion about what the implications are to the jumpers in terms of licensees." - Julie Teague - SSA Chairman for Artistic Events
Friday evening, time and venue to be announced at the event.
• 'The effect of altitude on the human physique and psych' Major Laurel 'Thatch' Thatcher - SANDF HALO Skydiving Instructor at 44 Parachute Regiment.
Day, time and venue to be confirmed
• 'Caught on Camera'
"I will show you some of the cock-ups that have been caught on camera from which we can all learn something." - 'Thatch' Day, time and venue to be confirmed
Additional seminars and presentations will be announced at the event
Open to the Public, and of course interested Skydivers: • 'History of Skydiving Equipment' - Boss Doug
A former military parachute technician, civilian and military parachute jump instructor, and all round good guy, Boss Doug has worked in the parachute industry for 30 years plus. His incredible collection of ancient to old to pre-modern parachuting equipment and his humorous
nature make for an educational and entertaining presentation not to be missed.
Various times throughout the event, times and venues to be announced at the event.
• 'Red Bull X Alps - Walking, Running, Climbing, Crawling and Paragliding across the Alps' - Pierre Carter and James Braid
Whilst not exactly skydiving still incredible and super interesting. This pair have entered the RedBull XAlps twice and are currently planning to fly off the 7 highest peaks of the world.
Various times throughout the event, times and venues to be announced at the event.
• '400 Way World Record Largest Freefall Formation' - Paul 'Simba' Marcellin Simba, one of three South Africans that were part of this World Record in Thailand, will give a shorter more general presentation on this specifically for visiting members of the public. His full presentation will be part of the Saturday Evening Function.Time and venue to be announced at the event.
Accommodation specials have been arranged as part of the event - mention "SkyDiving Boogie" to get special rates if you are planning on staying over (recommended). Camping (with own equipment) and use of facilities is included in the registration fee for Sports Skydivers / PASA Members.
Bookings and payments for accommodation need to be made confirmed and paid direct with Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. Please email reservations@theranch.co.za and use “The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie” as your reference.
Fly Ins - Aviators wising to fly into the event are reminded that this is a Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA) event and that 'single discipline event rules' will apply, which means no displays or fly-pasts can be permitted.
Please inform the organisers of the event in advance if you intend flying in.
The event will be NOTAM'ed, paradropping will have priority, parachutes will have right of way.
Procedure will be held at 5NM until comms established with either of the Atlas Angel Jump Ships and / or DZ Ground.
General Frequency will be 124.8
There will be a dedicated Temporary Aerodrome Frequency - frequency to be confirmed.
AFIS at the event will be provided by Bob Alison (ATC 066)
Aircraft parking space at The Ranch Resort is limited.
If aircraft parking space becomes full you may be diverted Polokwane Municipal Airport and collected by road.
The aims and objectives of The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium are:
• To host a safe, fun, friendly, relaxed and efficient skydiving boogie with an informative symposium element, at the luxurious Ranch Resort.
• To provide a platform for the sharing of information, knowledge, and experience across all skydiving and parachuting disciplines and applications (sport, competition, professional, and military).
• To encourage participation from individuals, teams, clubs, and military and police skydiving units internationally.
• To hold informative and educational presentations and demonstrations on a range of subjects of interest to skydivers and parachutists.
• To have suppliers and service providers to the skydiving and parachuting world exhibit, display, and demonstrate products, equipment, new technologies, and ideas.
• To introduce members of the public to the exciting world of skydiving and parachuting in the 21st Century.
• To achieve media exposure and raise public awareness for skydiving, parachuting, recreational sports aviation, and to highlight the various career opportunities that surround it.
• To create value for sponsors and supporters of the event.
• To grow The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium into Africa's Premier Skydiving and Parachuting Gathering.
• For everyone to have a huge amount of fun in the Polokwane skies!
2011 – a recap on last years event:
The 2011 Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium received 88 registrations from 21 different Sports Skydiving Operations and Military Parachuting Units from across Southern Africa. 2 Atlas Angels flew 90 loads to 12 000ft. 78 members of the public were taken on a tandem introductory skydive, and Miss Limpopo was trained to skydive solo on National Woman's Day.
The SANDF saw the event as an ideal opportunity to enhance cooperation whilst learning and sharing ideas by participating at events outside of the military and, promoting military interest in sport skydiving, held a mini accuracy meet with military and civilian entrants as part of the event.
In short it was an awesome friendly, relaxed, jump in the pool, walk with the lions, sing around the camp fire, no politics social skydiving gathering at the luxurious Ranch Resort.
The 2011 event also enjoyed massive media exposure and was featured on local and national television (SABC 1, 2 and 3, News, Sport, Morning Live and Weekend Live), on local and national radio (Capricorn FM and Jacaranda FM), and in both online media (MyPolokwane, This Tourism Week), in newspapers (Polokwane Observer, Capricorn Voice, Northern Review, Daily Star, Platinum Weekly), and in magazines (African Pilot).'Skydive for Rhinos'
As part of African Conservation Trusts 'Skydive for Rhinos' campaign, this years Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium will be in honour of the 448 South African Rhinos that were poached last year, and the 245 South African Rhinos that have been poached so far this year. All sports skydivers and tandem skydiving passengers will be encouraged to donate to African Conservation Trusts ‘Rhino Fund’. www.SkyDive4Rhinos.org
See you at South Africa's Premier SkyDiving and Parachuting Event.
Skydiving and Parachuting operations are conducted under the supervision of, and at the discretion of, a PASA approved Chief Instructor, in accordance with the PASA MOPs and part 105 of the SA Civil Aviation Regulation, and as per terms and conditions laid down by the event organisers.
Come and experience firsthand what skydiving and parachuting in the 21st century is all about at this unique and exciting event. Join us for a Tandem Introductory SkyDiving Experience attached to one of our licensed and experienced Tandem Masters.
As part of this event, we aim to train and qualify six South African females to skydive over 5 days, with graduation (from the 10 level internationally recognized, Accelerated FreeFall Course) on National Women’s Day. The theme: “Women in High Places”.
More information at www.TheRanch.co.za/SkyDive
So, you want to start SkyDiving?
Cost:
· Tandem Introductory SkyDive Experience = R 1 600.00
· Tandem Introductory SkyDive with FreeFall Videography and still photographs = R 2 200.00
Requirements:
· Maximum weight = 100kgs.
· Minimum age = 16 (under 21 requires parental consent).
The Ranch Hotel is a family leisure resort and wildlife park, malaria free, 20 km south of Polokwane and 2 hours north of Pretoria and 3 hours from Johannesburg, a stop over for tourist and tour groups on their way to the Kruger National Park
Accommodation :
We have 100 rooms, ranging from a unique presidential suite and 6 executive suites, each with their own courtyard and spa pool, to four-star deluxe rooms (double or twin beds), and family and standard rooms (with a choice of single, double, king or twin beds). All rooms are safe, secure and en suite with satellite television, air conditioning or fans and for your personal security, mini safes. Room Service is available 18 hours a day. Wi-Max (wireless internet) is also available
The Ranch is set in tranquil gardens with rolling lawns and glorious flowers. The hotel has two restaurants, a superb bar, superb conference facilities, its own beautiful chapel and so much more, including our own airstrip. Basil’s Restaurant is renowned for its Food Festival which attracts patrons from near and far. The poolside lapa is available for guests and functions. Our Business Centre provides for business travelers and we have Wi-Max wireless internet available.
Our energetic and experienced function and conference team can assist you to make any conference or event a success. Our eight function rooms offer flexibility and hospitality for guests. Weddings are our speciality and our chapel and rose garden make every wedding truly special. We have permanent marquees which can accommodate up to 550 guests and a separate secluded outdoor venue for up to 500 guests. The poolside lapa is a stunning function venue for up to 250 guests. We also have a state of the art computer training centre.
The Kalobe Tented Camp is available for school groups, churches, corporate team building and other youth groups. Kolobe Camp is situated on the conservancy but is totally separate from the main hotel. With its specially designed tents, canteen, dining hall, ablution block and campfire area … you will have to tear your group away at the end of the stay
Children:
Children have their own playroom with TV, computer games, pinball machines, pool table, table tennis table, bowls, new tennis court and can also explore the playground and animal farm or bounce off their energy on the trampoline. There is also a massive jungle gym and we organise childrens activities regularly.
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The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium
Hosted by SkyDive Rustenburg, The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium is regarded as South Africa's Premier Sports Skydiving event.
What: The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium 2012
Where: Protea Hotel Ranch Resort (25km South of Polokwane)
When: Thursday 9th August (National Women's Day) to Sunday 12th August
Times: Thursday 10:00 to Sunset
Friday and Saturday: 08:00 to Sunset
Sunday 08:00 to 17:00
Aircraft: 2 x Turbine Atlas Angel Jump Ships
Altitude: 12 000ft
Highlights:
Numerous presentations on various aspects of skydiving and parachuting will be made by experienced and accomplished sport, competition, professional and military skydivers at various times throughout the event. A number of these presentations will be open for non-skydiving / members of the public.. Spectators are welcome. Announcements will be made throughout the event.
In celebration of National Women's Day, an attempt at an ambitious all Female South African Skydiving Hybrid Formation will be made. Sport Skydivers will also attempt to break the current South African FreeFly record at the event.
Skydivers, non-skydivers, aviation buffs, space enthusiasts, young learners and interested members of the public are invited to attend, spectate, and participate.
Tandem Introductory Skydiving will be available at a cost of R1 650 per person, plus an additional R600 for the optional free fall videography and photography. You can book in advance, or rock up and take the next opportunity to jump – terms and conditions apply.
The Saturday Evening Function (also open to interested members of the public) will include a presentation by Olav Zipser, one of the most accomplished skydivers in the world, on the 'FreeFly Astronaut Project'.
The 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' entails a series of increasingly higher InterOrbital Rocket launches from which Olav will skydive (from the edge of space) back to earth wearing a supersonic space suit. In doing so, he will repeatedly break records for the longest, fastest and highest skydive, and he will also break the sound barrier with his physical body!
The FreeFly Astronaut Project is not a stunt, it is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data that will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space. It culminates with a skydive from above the Karman line (100km up).
Tickets for the Saturday Evening Function can be purchased at the event at a cost of R280 per person, which includes a buffet dinner and party. The dress code is informal and there will be a cash bar. The function starts at 18:30.
Visitors please report to the main hotel swimming pool lapa, where you will be welcomed, shown the public areas, and informed of the day's program.
Accommodation specials have been arranged as part of the event - email reservations@theranch.co.za and mention "SkyDiving Boogie" to get special rates.
Fly Ins - Aviators wising to fly into the event are reminded that this is a skydiving and parachuting event, 'single discipline event rules' will apply, which means no flying displays can be permitted.
The Ranch Resort private airstrip (25km South West of Polokwane) is a 1.2km grass / bush strip running North East / South West and parallel to the golf course. There are no runway lights. GPS - 24°2′34.55″S 29°16′28.15″E
The event will be NOTAM'ed, paradropping will have priority, parachutes will have right of way.
Procedure will be to hold at 5NM until comms established with either of the Atlas Angel Jump Ships and / or DZ Ground.
General Frequency is 124.8
AFIS at the event will be provided by Bob Alison (ATC 066)
Please inform the organisers of the event in advance if you intend flying in.
Come to The Ranch Resort and 'Discover' what Skydiving and Parachuting in the 21st Century is all about.
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Nico
SA FREEFLY RECORD ATTEMPT AT THE RANCH HOTEL
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Nico
FREEFLY ASTRONAUT AT THE RANCH BOOGIE
A highlight of this years symposium will be a presentation on the 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' by Olav Zipser.
Olav is respectfully known as the 'Father of FreeFly', and is one of the more interesting and accomplished skydivers in the world.
Shortly after The Ranch Boogie he will put on his specially designed Supersonic Spacesuit and ascend in an Interorbital Rocket (at a ridiculous speed) to 131 000ft. From the edge of space he will then FreeFly back to earth. Breaking the sound barrier with his physical body he will set new records for the highest, longest, and fastest skydive ever - one time!
And that is just the first of a planned series of increasingly higher altitude rocket launches, culminating with a dive from above the Karman line (100km up!). The FreeFly Astronaut Project is not a stunt, it is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data that will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space.
Olav's FreeFly Astronaut Project is just one of the interesting presentations lined up as part of The Ranch Boogie and Symposium. For those that don't know who Olav Zipser is, check this link http://www.freeflyastronaut.com (his achievements are listed at thebottom of the link). We are honoured to have the 'Father of FreeFly' at this event. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/FreeFly-Astronaut-Project/249289161775970
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Nico
SKYDIVING BOOGIE AND SYMPOSIUM - ALL THE INFO!
The Ranch Skydiving Boogie and Symposium was held at Polokwane for the first time in 2011.
The event was such a success that the organsisers did as promised and returned with the second boogie.
Here are all the info and contact info you will need to be part of this super-exciting event:
The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium 2012
Thursday 9th August (National Woman's Day) to Sunday 12th August
Protea Hotel Ranch Resort (25km south of Polokwane, Limpopo Province) South Africa.
Organised and run by Mike Rumble and Graham Field (known instigators of fun and excitement in skydiving circles), the Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA) sanctioned 'Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium' is regarded as South Africa's Premier Skydiving and Parachuting event.
Hosted by SkyDive Rustenburg at the luxurious Protea Hotel Ranch Resort the event attracts sport, competition, professional, and military skydivers and parachutists from across Southern Africa.
At this year's Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium at least two South African Skydiving record attempts will be overseen by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI, the World Air Sports Federation) skydiving judges.
On National Women's Day the Sport Skydivers Association (SSA) Formation Skydiving (FS) Committee will be attempting an all female South African 16way Formation Skydiving record. At the event the SSA Artistic Events (AE) Committee will also be building up to an ambitious South African
FreeFly record.
Olav Zipser (world-renowned skydiver and 'Father of FreeFly') is coming straight from the 80Way practice jumps happening in preparation for the opening of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Russia, to be part of the FreeFlying at the event.
At the Boogie, two Turbine Atlas Angel Aircraft will drop skydivers continuously from 08:30 to sunset from Thursday 9th August (National Women's Day) to Sunday 12th August.
Numerous professional skydivers from all over South Africa will be available to take members of the public for Tandem Introductory Skydives at the event.
Interested members of the public are invited to come to the event to 'discover' what skydiving and parachuting in the 21st Century is all about.
Announced throughout each day of the event there will be a number of short interesting presentations on various elements and aspects of skydiving and parachuting. A number of presentations will be open to the public, and provided at no charge, in the interest of promoting sports skydiving. Certain presentations will be for experienced skydivers only.The highlight of the symposium will be a presentation on Olav Zipser's 'FreeFly Astronaut Project'. Olav will talk about the increasingly higher altitude Interorbital Rocket Launches from which
he will FreeFly back to earth wearing a specially developed supersonic spacesuit. In doing this he will not only break all high altitude jump records, but will also break the sound barrier with his physical body (and be the first person to do so).
The 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' is not a stunt. It is a research mission to amass a new collection of experimental data on rapid FreeFlying descent from zones between orbital Extra-Vehicular Activity (space walking beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere) and high altitude aircraft operations. This project culminates with a dive from above the Karman Line (100km), a real space altitude.
The scientific data will be gathered to develop a safe return method that will benefit the global aerospace industry and will help to create human capability to descend safely from the edge of space. It will enhance the safety of mankindʼs future space pilots, space pioneers and space tourists, and may even be the birth of a new extreme sport with unlimited potential!
Zipser's 'FreeFly Astronaut Project' will be one of several informative and inspiring presentations as part of the Saturday Evening Function.
The cost for the Saturday Evening Function is R 280 per person, and includes a buffet dinner and entertainment (DJ Ed). Tickets can be purchased in advance as part of event registration (for sport skydivers); by contacting the event organisers in advance (for general aviators); or at the event (for interested members of the public). The dress code is informal and there will be a cash bar. The function starts at 18:30 on the Saturday of the event.
Members of the Public wishing to come to the event should report to the main hotel swimming pool area / event registration where they will be welcomed, shown the public areas and informed of the day's program. Individuals and groups wishing to book Tandem Introductory Skydives on specific days or times can pre-book in advance direct with the organisers, or rock up, register, and take the next available opportunity to jump! RanchBoogie@gmail.com / 078 029 4803
Sports Skydivers need to be paid up PASA Members, pre-register and pay in advance for this event. The “PASA Member Information” document and Registration form is available for download from the www.Para.co.za website.
Tandem Introductory Skydiving at the event is R 1 650 per person, and an additional R 600 for freefall videography and photography. Tandem Skydiving passengers should be no more than 110kgs. Tandem Skydiving passengers under 21 years of age will require parental / legal guardian
consent to participate.
Coaching arrangements can be made direct with the appropriate SSA committee in advance, or direct with the discipline representative at the event. So far the FS, AE and CP committees have confirmed coaches for the event. The SSA Committees contact details are on the www.Para.co.za
website.
The SSA Formation Skydiving (FS) Committee will be assisting with load organising for larger formations and, based on skill levels and number of participants, is aiming to build up to larger formations at the event – with the goal of additional 16ways.
The SSA Artistic Events (AE) Committee will be hosting a Skills Camp and plans to set some new South African FreeFly records at the event.
Seminars / Presentations
Skydivers only:
• ‘Canopy Skills Seminar’
Hosted by the SSA Canopy Piloting (CP) Committee
A one-hour for all ages and skill levels
Friday morning, time and venue to be announced at the event.
• 'Keeping it Simple – the new Artistic Events MOPS'
"We would like to use this platform to discuss the new teaching methodology with current and prospective coaches, as well as to hold a discussion about what the implications are to the jumpers in terms of licensees." - Julie Teague - SSA Chairman for Artistic Events
Friday evening, time and venue to be announced at the event.
• 'The effect of altitude on the human physique and psych' Major Laurel 'Thatch' Thatcher - SANDF HALO Skydiving Instructor at 44 Parachute Regiment.
Day, time and venue to be confirmed
• 'Caught on Camera'
"I will show you some of the cock-ups that have been caught on camera from which we can all learn something." - 'Thatch' Day, time and venue to be confirmed
Additional seminars and presentations will be announced at the event
Open to the Public, and of course interested Skydivers:
• 'History of Skydiving Equipment' - Boss Doug
A former military parachute technician, civilian and military parachute jump instructor, and all round good guy, Boss Doug has worked in the parachute industry for 30 years plus. His incredible collection of ancient to old to pre-modern parachuting equipment and his humorous
nature make for an educational and entertaining presentation not to be missed.
Various times throughout the event, times and venues to be announced at the event.
• 'Red Bull X Alps - Walking, Running, Climbing, Crawling and Paragliding across the Alps' - Pierre Carter and James Braid
Whilst not exactly skydiving still incredible and super interesting. This pair have entered the RedBull XAlps twice and are currently planning to fly off the 7 highest peaks of the world.
Various times throughout the event, times and venues to be announced at the event.
• '400 Way World Record Largest Freefall Formation' - Paul 'Simba' Marcellin Simba, one of three South Africans that were part of this World Record in Thailand, will give a shorter more general presentation on this specifically for visiting members of the public. His full presentation will be part of the Saturday Evening Function.Time and venue to be announced at the event.
Accommodation specials have been arranged as part of the event - mention "SkyDiving Boogie" to get special rates if you are planning on staying over (recommended). Camping (with own equipment) and use of facilities is included in the registration fee for Sports Skydivers / PASA Members.
Bookings and payments for accommodation need to be made confirmed and paid direct with Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. Please email reservations@theranch.co.za and use “The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie” as your reference.
Fly Ins - Aviators wising to fly into the event are reminded that this is a Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA) event and that 'single discipline event rules' will apply, which means no displays or fly-pasts can be permitted.
Please inform the organisers of the event in advance if you intend flying in.
The event will be NOTAM'ed, paradropping will have priority, parachutes will have right of way.
Procedure will be held at 5NM until comms established with either of the Atlas Angel Jump Ships and / or DZ Ground.
General Frequency will be 124.8
There will be a dedicated Temporary Aerodrome Frequency - frequency to be confirmed.
AFIS at the event will be provided by Bob Alison (ATC 066)
Aircraft parking space at The Ranch Resort is limited.
If aircraft parking space becomes full you may be diverted Polokwane Municipal Airport and collected by road.
The aims and objectives of The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium are:
• To host a safe, fun, friendly, relaxed and efficient skydiving boogie with an informative symposium element, at the luxurious Ranch Resort.
• To provide a platform for the sharing of information, knowledge, and experience across all skydiving and parachuting disciplines and applications (sport, competition, professional, and military).
• To encourage participation from individuals, teams, clubs, and military and police skydiving units internationally.
• To hold informative and educational presentations and demonstrations on a range of subjects of interest to skydivers and parachutists.
• To have suppliers and service providers to the skydiving and parachuting world exhibit, display, and demonstrate products, equipment, new technologies, and ideas.
• To introduce members of the public to the exciting world of skydiving and parachuting in the 21st Century.
• To achieve media exposure and raise public awareness for skydiving, parachuting, recreational sports aviation, and to highlight the various career opportunities that surround it.
• To create value for sponsors and supporters of the event.
• To grow The Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium into Africa's Premier Skydiving and Parachuting Gathering.
• For everyone to have a huge amount of fun in the Polokwane skies!
2011 – a recap on last years event:
The 2011 Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium received 88 registrations from 21 different Sports Skydiving Operations and Military Parachuting Units from across Southern Africa. 2 Atlas Angels flew 90 loads to 12 000ft. 78 members of the public were taken on a tandem introductory skydive, and Miss Limpopo was trained to skydive solo on National Woman's Day.
The SANDF saw the event as an ideal opportunity to enhance cooperation whilst learning and sharing ideas by participating at events outside of the military and, promoting military interest in sport skydiving, held a mini accuracy meet with military and civilian entrants as part of the event.
In short it was an awesome friendly, relaxed, jump in the pool, walk with the lions, sing around the camp fire, no politics social skydiving gathering at the luxurious Ranch Resort.
The 2011 event also enjoyed massive media exposure and was featured on local and national television (SABC 1, 2 and 3, News, Sport, Morning Live and Weekend Live), on local and national radio (Capricorn FM and Jacaranda FM), and in both online media (MyPolokwane, This Tourism Week), in newspapers (Polokwane Observer, Capricorn Voice, Northern Review, Daily Star, Platinum Weekly), and in magazines (African Pilot).'Skydive for Rhinos'
As part of African Conservation Trusts 'Skydive for Rhinos' campaign, this years Ranch SkyDiving Boogie and Symposium will be in honour of the 448 South African Rhinos that were poached last year, and the 245 South African Rhinos that have been poached so far this year. All sports skydivers and tandem skydiving passengers will be encouraged to donate to African Conservation Trusts ‘Rhino Fund’. www.SkyDive4Rhinos.org
See you at South Africa's Premier SkyDiving and Parachuting Event.
Mike Rumble
Mike@Imagineering.co.za
+27 (0)82 926 3591
Graham Field
Graham@AerialFX.co.za
+27 (0)74 198 0891
For enquiries or to make bookings for Tandem Introductory Skydiving at the event email RanchBoogie@gmail.com or call 078 029 4803.
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Skydiving and Parachuting operations are conducted under the supervision of, and at the discretion of, a PASA approved Chief Instructor, in accordance with the PASA MOPs and part 105 of the SA Civil Aviation Regulation, and as per terms and conditions laid down by the event organisers.
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NEIL BURNETT DID HIS FIRST TANDEM SKYDIVE!
Neil Burnett of The Ranch Protea Hotel did his first tandem skydive at The Ranch Hotel Skydive Boogie and Symposium
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THE RANCH SKYDIVING BOOGIE STARTS FRIDAY
Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th August – Incorporating National Women’s Day @ Protea Hotel Ranch Resort
Email
Enquiries: 079 345 7058
Come and experience firsthand what skydiving and parachuting in the 21st century is all about at this unique and exciting event. Join us for a Tandem Introductory SkyDiving Experience attached to one of our licensed and experienced Tandem Masters.
As part of this event, we aim to train and qualify six South African females to skydive over 5 days, with graduation (from the 10 level internationally recognized, Accelerated FreeFall Course) on National Women’s Day. The theme: “Women in High Places”.
More information at www.TheRanch.co.za/SkyDive
So, you want to start SkyDiving?
Cost:
· Tandem Introductory SkyDive Experience = R 1 600.00
· Tandem Introductory SkyDive with FreeFall Videography and still photographs = R 2 200.00
Requirements:
· Maximum weight = 100kgs.
· Minimum age = 16 (under 21 requires parental consent).
· Comfortable Sneakers
Call Mike Rumble at 079 345 7058
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The Ranch Protea Hotel south of Polokwane in Limpopo Province
The Ranch Hotel is a family leisure resort and wildlife park, malaria free, 20 km south of Polokwane and 2 hours north of Pretoria and 3 hours from Johannesburg, a stop over for tourist and tour groups on their way to the Kruger National Park
Accommodation :
We have 100 rooms, ranging from a unique presidential suite and 6 executive suites, each with their own courtyard and spa pool, to four-star deluxe rooms (double or twin beds), and family and standard rooms (with a choice of single, double, king or twin beds). All rooms are safe, secure and en suite with satellite television, air conditioning or fans and for your personal security, mini safes. Room Service is available 18 hours a day. Wi-Max (wireless internet) is also available
Facilities:
The Ranch is set in tranquil gardens with rolling lawns and glorious flowers. The hotel has two restaurants, a superb bar, superb conference facilities, its own beautiful chapel and so much more, including our own airstrip. Basil’s Restaurant is renowned for its Food Festival which attracts patrons from near and far. The poolside lapa is available for guests and functions. Our Business Centre provides for business travelers and we have Wi-Max wireless internet available.
The Ranch lions and wildlife Park:
Our energetic and experienced function and conference team can assist you to make any conference or event a success. Our eight function rooms offer flexibility and hospitality for guests. Weddings are our speciality and our chapel and rose garden make every wedding truly special. We have permanent marquees which can accommodate up to 550 guests and a separate secluded outdoor venue for up to 500 guests. The poolside lapa is a stunning function venue for up to 250 guests. We also have a state of the art computer training centre.
Team building and tented camp:
The Kalobe Tented Camp is available for school groups, churches, corporate team building and other youth groups. Kolobe Camp is situated on the conservancy but is totally separate from the main hotel. With its specially designed tents, canteen, dining hall, ablution block and campfire area … you will have to tear your group away at the end of the stay
Children:
Children have their own playroom with TV, computer games, pinball machines, pool table, table tennis table, bowls, new tennis court and can also explore the playground and animal farm or bounce off their energy on the trampoline. There is also a massive jungle gym and we organise childrens activities regularly.