Looking to do something crazy to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care? Why not take on a tandem skydive from 10,000ft!
Situated on the beautiful cliffs of Perranporth, the Cornish Parachute Club is the most picturesque skydive centre in the UK for you to tick something off your bucket list, on a date to suit you!
What’s the deal?
After a full safety briefing on the ground, you’ll be expertly fitted into your harness and meet your tandem skydive partner. It’s then off to the plane, then you’ll climb to 10,000ft where you’ll be able to see most of Cornwall before diving at 120mph towards the Atlantic ocean. After covering the first mile in a breath-taking 30 seconds, the parachute will open and the second mile will take a leisurely 10 minutes, so you have time to take in the spectacular view!
You can also choose the date you want to do your tandem skydive, perfect if there is a special reason behind why you want to do this for Cornwall Hospice Care. The Cornish Parachute Club run tandem skydives every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from March to November.
What Happens Next?
In just a few simple steps you can be on your way to the ultimate skydive experience:
- Sign up today by completing the 3 forms below and sending them to the Cornish Parachute Club via email, let them know you would like to jump for Cornwall Hospice Care and they will work with you to choose a date that works.
- The Cornish Parachute Club will confirm your booking with you and ask you to pay a £50 non-refundable registration fee.
- We ask all skydivers to raise a minimum in sponsorship of £350. Any fundraising support that you need, we will be on hand to help you. The easiest way to get sponsorship is to set up a JustGiving page.
- Enjoy your tandem skydive!
Can you do it? Yes you can!
If you are brave enough to take on a skydive and are over the age of 16 then this challenge is for you.
Tandem Skydive Useful Downloads
Booking form – download a copy of the Cornish Parachute Club booking form and return to them today.
Medical Declaration form – download and complete the Cornish Parachute Club Medical Declaration and return with your booking form.
Provisional Student Membership – download and complete the Cornish Parachute Club membership application and return with your booking form.
Tandem Skydive Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I need to be to skydive?
The minimum age to skydive is 18.
What if the weather is bad on the day?
Skydiving is extremely weather dependent and in our lovely county postponements and reschedules are common. if you are unable to jump as a result of poor weather the Cornish Parachute Club will rearrange a new date with you.
Can I pick what time I jump?
The Cornish Parachute Club work on a first come first served basis so they recommend that you arrive on time. Arrival times will be confirmed with you at the point of booking.
Can I only take part on the publicised date?
No, you can choose any date you would like to do your tandem skydive. You’ll get the chance to decide at the point of booking with the Parachute club.
Can a whole team do it?
Yes of course! Why not get your colleagues involved and take on a corporate skydive challenge – contact Erica for corporate enquiries by emailing evitai@cornwallhospice.co.uk.
Wingwalking more your style?
If jumping out of the plane isn’t your cup of tea then why not get strapped to the top of it? Take on an exhilarating Wingwalk and weave through the skies on a Boeing Stearman bi-plane at over 500ft in the sky.
Choose the ultimate Wingwalk experience with Wingwalk Buzz who are based near Exeter. Enjoy the views and savour the adrenaline rush of ticking off a bucket list experience whilst raising funds for those affected by terminal illness in Cornwall.
The important stuff
Wingwalk Buzz offer flights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (if the conditions allow) and your adventure will last around 10 minutes.
You need to be 18 years of age and if you are over 65 your GP will need to pre-sign a medical declaration form.
A registration fee of £100 is payable to Wingwalk Buzz to secure your booking and we ask you to commit to raising a minimum of £399 for Cornwall Hospice Care.
Sign up HERE or contact Jade 0n 01726 66868 (option 3) or via jhugo@cornwallhospice.co.uk for more information.
Not quite the challenge for you? Take a look at our Treks and Challenges page to see what other challenge options are available.
You can also see what other local fundraising events we have coming up by clicking here.
