ljwobker 2 #1 February 9, 2006 I'm going to be in the area for a business trip in march, had a few questions about sydney skydiving... 1) Anything special going on in mid-march? Right now it looks like my jump weekend would be March 18/19. 2) Does Picton run regularly during the week, or is this a mostly weekend operation? I guess I'm asking "If I come out there thursday and friday, can I get to full altitude more than just a couple of times?" 3) Any trouble finding RW groups to jump with around the DZ? I've got about 900 jumps, mostly 4way and would be looking for reasonably experienced small groups or some bigger stuff to jump on. 4) What do jump tickets cost at picton these days? 5) If I want to just hang out around the DZ, is there a place to stay on the DZ? I probably won't be able to bring full camping gear on this trip, so if I need something approaching a basic hotel, is that stuff available in Picton or somewhere else nearby? 6) anyone want to adopt-a-seppo for a few days in march? ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #2 February 9, 2006 Quote1) Anything special going on in mid-march? Right now it looks like my jump weekend would be March 18/19. Not as yet. Quote2) Does Picton run regularly during the week, or is this a mostly weekend operation? I guess I'm asking "If I come out there thursday and friday, can I get to full altitude more than just a couple of times?" Depends on the amount of other people there... if there's enough fun jumpers or tandems on, the plane(s) will run all day. Last time I went out on a Friday, there was jumping from 8am to about 3-4pm. Drop the office a line closer to the date & ask. Quote3) Any trouble finding RW groups to jump with around the DZ? I've got about 900 jumps, mostly 4way and would be looking for reasonably experienced small groups or some bigger stuff to jump on. There's plenty of folk meeting that description at the DZ & there's usually an organiser or two around at weekends. Join the skarsy email group & ask there closer to the date. Quote4) What do jump tickets cost at picton these days? 1- $37 10- $32 ea 100- $29 ea Quote5) If I want to just hang out around the DZ, is there a place to stay on the DZ? I probably won't be able to bring full camping gear on this trip, so if I need something approaching a basic hotel, is that stuff available in Picton or somewhere else nearby? There are pretty skanky bunkhouses on the DZ, but they work fine for me. The nearest off-DZ accomodation is in Picton itself - about 10km away. The George has motel-style rooms for AUD $50. They also do good food and brew their own beer There are no DZ fees, and we have a bar on site. Quote6) anyone want to adopt-a-seppo for a few days in march? ;-) I'm sure something can be arranged! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguy904 0 #3 February 9, 2006 i'm over here now and jumped at picton last weekend--really fun place to jump--friendly people--good airplanes-- look at the youth hostel for accomodation in wollongong--only 20-30 mins away at beach--clean and cheap-- MUFF #3384, DIRTY SANCHEZ #28(Chief Recruiting Officer), FALLING GATOR #7801-A, POPS #10957, FLYING HELLFISH #847, HISPAS #79, SRA #9229, Surfador Rodrigues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleOne 0 #4 February 10, 2006 I'm working in Sydney now and have been going to Picton for the last few weekends. So far, I have taken the dz's tandem bus from Central Sydney to the dz and managed to get a ride back one way or another. I will be here the weekend of 18-19 March so if you don't already have arrangements set up by then, we can join forces. And, bob.dino is being generous in his description of the bunkhouse. PS If you do your own packing, you might want to bring a mat as most packing is done on the grass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiley 0 #5 February 10, 2006 QuoteAnd, bob.dino is being generous in his description of the bunkhouse. Agreed. But they're out of the weather and you minimise the potential of catching anything if you wear something akin to a full body condom... nothing to see here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljwobker 2 #6 February 10, 2006 Sounds like I'll be calling my friends at the KGV in Picton and finding myself a room there. ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #7 February 10, 2006 Quote...you minimise the potential of catching anything if you wear something akin to a full body condom... Known to us in the know as a 'sleeping bag' . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
