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Skydive Ceres, also known as the Western Province Sport Parachute Club was established in 1972 on Modderfontein Farm just outside Citrusdal. The Club is a registered member of the Association of Dropzone Operators (ADZO), which in turn is affiliated with the Parachute Association of SA (PASA). It is a sports club which is owned and operated by its members on a volunteer basis. A Committee is elected on an annual basis and serves voluntarily to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the club.
Over the years the club has striven to promote excellence the sport of skydiving. From the first stumbling attempts at CReW back in the day (ask Rod Baker to tell you his war stories around the fire some night) to the appearance of two homegrown skydivers in the sky surfing event at the International X-Games we've always been keen to test the new disciplines and perfect the old ones.
Club members meet every Thursday evening from 8pm at the clubhouse of the Milnerton Surf Lifesaving Club on Woodbridge Island. Drop in to see the latest footage from the dropzone or just socialize with club members to get more information on skydiving.
As of January 2007 the Club moves it’s DZ operation to Ceres.
Staff
The club is staffed entirely by club members. These people are remunerated nominally, to cover their costs, but their primary reward is the ability to share and promote the sport they love. Many jump masters and instructors started their skydiving careers at Ceres and have progressed through the various experience and competency levels there. Others have come from across the country and even the world, constantly bringing in fresh perspectives and new ideas. All our duty instructors and jump masters are Parachute Association of SA (PASA) rated and affiliated and rigorously conform to the Manual of Procedures (MOPs).
Our commitment:
* To provide the necessary training, instruction, facilities and equipment to enable those interested to gain experience and recreation in sport parachuting
* To promote sport parachuting in all its forms in the Western Cape
* To promote the greatest possible safety and care in sport parachuting
* To associate and affiliate with clubs of a similar nature and to encourage unity and goodwill among all persons interested in sport parachuting
Equipment and training facilities
Skydive Ceres will supply you with the some of the best equipment, training and instruction in South Africa. Our equipment includes full student gear as well as rent able equipment for the experienced skydiver. We also offer video or still photography so you can share the thrill of your skydives with family and friends.
Facilities include a mock-up aircraft with side and strut exit, under-cover and open air dirt dive areas with trolleys, two windsocks, a student arrow and a huge open dropzone area.
Are you ready to face your fear? Whether you want to attempt it once or build a skydive career, we offer all the necessary facilities and training you will need. Choose from Static Line and Tandem Jumps for one-off experiences. To take things further, you can follow our Static Line Progression course.
You can display your product branding to large audiences "from the sky" with Demonstration or Show Jumps.
Join us at the clubhouse to view our introduction video. This will give you a look at the lovely Ceresl dropzone, from the ground and from the air, and give you an insight into the jumps and courses outlined above. The club is open to the public from 20h00 every Thursday evening at the Milnerton Surf Lifesaving Club. Drop in to see the latest footage from the dropzone, or just socialize with club members to get more information on skydiving.
Static Line First Jump Course starts at 08h30 sharp on Saturday mornings at the drop zone in Ceres. Training should be complete by late Saturday afternoon and you will do your first jump in the late afternoon or the next morning depending on weather and group size. Be prepared to spend the whole weekend with us in Ceres to complete your first jump course.
A booking is required for the Static Line First Jump course, Accelerated Freefall progression course and Tandem Jumps.
Skydive Ceres welcomes visiting experienced jumpers. A jumpmaster will provide an orientation briefing, and Manifest will be happy to point out riggers, camera people, or the regulars who enjoy whatever discipline it is you prefer.
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