The Martlets Hospice organises group sky dives and parachute jumps through the year, it’s the ultimate in thrill seeking and if you raise £395 in sponsorship you'll be able to jump for free. A 12,000 feet tandem skydive is a thrill of a life time experience not to be missed. Over the last six years the Martlets has had seen over 120 people jump to raise money for our cause, most have taken place at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent. Skydivers have aged between 18 and their late 70s.
What is a tandem Skydive?
A tandem skydive is an experience which allows you to parachute securely attached to an experienced instructor. After a thorough briefing lasting about 30 minutes the jump is made from approximately 12,000 feet and includes a freefall of 30-40 seconds before your instructor opens the parachute. Although you may be given an opportunity to steer the parachute, the instructor remains in control at all times.
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Our Mothers Day Skydive 2010 was a great success, a beautiful, sunny morning greeted our skydivers when they arrived at Headcorn Aerodrome. So far the 20 skydivers have raised over £9000.
If you'd like to join our one of our skydives for the Martlets contact Clem in the Fundraising Office 01273 747455.
Have a look at our skydive pictures on Flickr
What does it feel like to skydive?
"Wow what an experience, until we took off I was very excited but being the first to jump I was sitting near the door and as the ground disappeared so did the excitement, I just closed my eyes and waited to do the jump. I have to confess that the waiting was worth waiting for, the experience of ‘flying’ was so calming and watching the picturesque view of Kent was lovely." Doris O'Hare
"The next thing, before you know it you are in freefall for about 5,000ft or 45 seconds. All the work is done for you by the professional and then they deploy the parachute.Suddenly it all goes very quiet, serene and SLOW. You are sitting in your harness with this wonderful view of the world .You can chat and my instructor pointed out the sights. I could see as far as Eastbourne and Canvey Island etc.All too soon you are nearing the ground, feet up so Clem can do a lovely soft landing, a really great feeling." Wendy Leigh