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Jump The Beach Skydiving

          • Beach Landings!
          • Tandem Jumps
          • Solo Skydiving/Taining
                   • International A License
     

Beach Landings!

Safe Smooth Landings!
Landing on beautiful "Mission Beach" gives you the best landing area for tandem parachuting in the world. A combination of 'smooth turbulence free air' off the ocean along with 'super soft white sand' makes our landing site the premiere location in the country. Forget the cane paddocks and enjoy peace of mind as you glide in knowing there is no better place to land in the world.

Spectacular Views!
Along with the best landing site we also have the most scenic location in the world. While enjoying the rush of your skydive it is enhanced by the awesome view provided by Hinchinbrook Island, Dunk Island and the family group of Islands and 16km of sprawling 'Mission beach'.

Marine Wonderland!
We have the 'GREAT BARRIER REEF' at our doorstep with its unparralled beauty and endless coral reefs. We are the only tandem skydive tour that egularily see turtles, dugongs, 3 metre manta rays and dolphins while under parachute.


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Tandem Jumps

Skydive Mission Beach
A Tandem Skydive with Jump the Beach is more than an exhilarating, adrenalin pumping , unforgettable adventure that leaves you feeling high (even after your feet have touched the ground) . It is a great day out that gives you the opportunity to visit and enjoy one of Queenslands unspoilt desinations- Mission Beach has 14km of golden beaches with a backdrop of world heritage listed rainforests, and with the Great Barrier Reef and islands close to the shore your skydive views are spectacular.

..And Make A Day Of It!
Relax and enjoy our beach house only 25 metres from the beach in one of the worlds most picturesque dropzones. There you can get to know our skydive team, kick back in comfort and watch your video or laze by the pool and the poolside bar.


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Solo Skydiving/Training
The Accelerated Freefall Skydive

The accelerated freefall (AFF) training method is the most widely accepted form of skydiving instruction in the world! We will start you off in the first jump course which lasts 6-8 hours. You will learn the necessary skills such as bodyposition, altitude awareness, and canopy control.

The course is taught by a certified AFF instructor who will be with you every step of the way. This form of student training is the fastest way to becoming a fully licensed skydiver. For those of you who want to become adrenaline junkies then the A License course is the go.The licence from this course is internationally recognised. Following is a brief description of the course

International A License

AFF Level 1 - First Jump Course Four to six hours of classroom training, where functions of the parachute system are taught.

First freefall wearing your own parachute while twoAustralian Parachute Federation rated AFF Jumpmasters supervise you in freefall. The instructors hold on to you while you perform several awareness exercises and pull your own ripcord
AFF Level 2
Principles of Turning & Forward Movement
Again you are supervised by two Jumpmasters as you perform 90-degree turns and forward movement in freefall
AFF Level 3
Solo Hovering. Yes we let go
Your two Jumpmasters release then observe you for your first experience in solo body flight. You use the turning techniques learned in Level 2 to counter any unintentional turns.
AFF Level 4
Solo Maneuvering, 1 Jumpmaster
You perform solo 360-degree turns and forward movement while your jumpmaster observes
AFF Level 5
360-Degree Turns & Forward Movement
Turn technique is practiced
AFF Level 6
Solo Exit & Recovery From Instability
No instructor assistance when exiting the airplane. Introduction to freefall looping and fast horizontal movement (tracking).
AFF Level 7
Skills Dive
Perform everything you've learned; solo diving exit, loops, turns, horizontal movement, and unassisted parachute flight.
AFF Level 8
FREE Jump!
Solo exit at 4,500 feet; deploy the main parachute after 5-7 seconds of freefall.

Please Note: Courses run daily but booking in advance is necessary as they are intensive. You should allow up to ten days to do the licence. We cannot guarrantee every student will get a licence as the course demands levels of ability as set out by the Australian Parachute Federation. All repeat jumps are at the exspense of the student.


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