BridlingtonDZ 0 #1 November 4, 2005 Hello all. This is my first post to this forum, so be nice with me. My name is Blair Stent, and I am the new owner of BritishSkySports Parachute Centre in the UK. I have only been jumping since 2002 and have around 600 jumps, I had worked at Bridlington DZ for the summer as a cameraman doing video work, which went really well. The old CCI (Nick Johnston) wanted a break from being the owner and CCI and has now left. He is now the CCI and Pilot at Langar Drop Zone, which is further South of here. Nick still comes up here several times a month, to visit, jump and sometimes fly, so to all of you who know Nick: Don't worry, he still visits. The new CCI is George McGuiness, and with the assistance of his wife Geraldine they have single handedly turned the centre around. Geraldine blitzed the office, and now we can actually find the things we want, and most things have a home, instead of shared accommodation on the desk. Changes that jumpers will like include a bunkhouse, with a fitted TV & DVD, comfy chairs and general chill out area. We have Barbecue nights as well (on arrangement). Geraldine is an advanced packer (reserves) and runs packing courses, shows how to maintain kit 'properly' (much to the shame of many jumpers and the odd instructor) There has also been a big tidy up, lots of little things have been put right. George put up a WEATHER STONE, it shows you exactly what the weather is doing (you have to see it to understand it) There is a celebration of the new ownership starting the weekend of the 25th November. The Saturday night ought to be fun, as it's two of our members 18th Birthday parties. A FREE buffet will be laid out, plenty of music, the bar will be open, and best of all there will be a fancy dress for that night. (The Birthday girls are going to be in playboy bunny costumes) From the 25th November until the 5th December there will be a Cessna Grand Caravan for those busy weekends, so we will finally get to go above the usual 10,000ft, giving plenty of altitude. We look forward to seeing many more people returning to Brid, and hope to see lots more new faces in the future as well. From Blair Stent, George & Geraldine McGuniess British SkySports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #2 November 4, 2005 Sounds like you're making good changes at your new DZ. Good luck and blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 November 4, 2005 Oh we'll be gentle we promise (Hey guys, fresh meat! ) Welcome to the forums mate but i think this post be better suited to the "events and places to jump forum", i'm sure Skymama will move it for you though Good luck with the dz! if i'm ever in the UK i'll come by Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #4 November 4, 2005 How close to Harrogate is the DZ?SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #5 November 4, 2005 go to BPA.org.uk, dropzones - thatll show you where the DZ is positioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #6 November 4, 2005 Hello Blair and welcome.Its good to see George and Geraldine have sorted the place out. I've been thinking about visiting since George took over as CCI, I guess I have a reason now! Do you still have access to the helicopter at Brid? Check out www.northernskydiver.co.uk i think you be suprised to find that we list events for your DZ on there!Good luck and be safe.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #7 November 7, 2005 Good luck. I did my Adv Cse there last year and had a great time. Tell George and Geraldine I said hi, I met them when I did my tandem rating this year. They are a really nice couple and I am sure they will bring the place on a treat. I may come and visit when I return to the UK to become a civvy (do you need any Inst/TI's :-) ) Those of you that havent been to Brid it is well worth a visit, the view from altitude it breathtaking, Englands very own Costa Brava as Dave Walker would say. Is Dave still there?? Again Good Luck BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brumby 0 #8 November 10, 2005 Hello there. I'm coming down to Brid that weekend. I'm from Peterlee. Few of the guys are coming down after work on the friday and stoping till whenever :-) see you then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #9 November 10, 2005 Brumby....... I'll be there too, best you bring your drinking head with you...Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #10 November 11, 2005 what kind of altitude do you expect to get ? Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #11 November 12, 2005 12k+ in the Caravan, I hope.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
