Moving to Naples, FL

[fpritchett64 0]

Hi, I may be moving to Naples, FL soon and wanted to know if there are any DZ's nearby that I could jump. I'm new to skydiving, but now that I'm in the sport, I can't make move unless there is a DZ nearby, it's just not possible. Any info would be great.

Thanks

[Spatula 0]

Look striaght up ......see that "Dropzones" Tab...click that to find your answers.

Naples is pretty sweet...enjoy it.

[fpritchett64 0]

Thanks for the great info, however, I've already tried that and I found one nearby from what I know about Naples and its general area which is Skydive Southwest Florida, just wondering if there may be any others that aren't far out of reach.

[jguy904 0]

the closest active dz's to naples are clewiston, zhills and lake wales.

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[leapdog 0]

I hope you find it rewarding if you move here. So far I don't like as much as I thought I would. But I'm here at least until Nov. This year, when the lease on my condo runs out. Could be longer.

I'm on the east side. You migh tlike how big Z-hills is. Lake wales has been pretty good the few times I have been there. I have never been to clewiston.

Gunnery Sergeant of Marines
"I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker

[fpritchett64 0]

About how far of a drive is it from Naples to Z-Hills, I like the small atmosphere of the DZ I'm at now, Adrenaline Airsports here in Jonesville, NC, but it seems like I'd have more potential in a larger DZ. I grew up hanging out at Emerald Coast in Elberta, known for its Beach Boogies and the Flora-Bama, that seemed like the perfect DZ, small atmosphere with a Turbine and a huge landing area, what more could you ask for, unfortunately I just wasn't old enough to jump at the time.

[skymama 37]

Skydive Southwest Florida La Belle, Florida 49.17 miles
Air Adventures of Clewiston Clewiston, Florida 61.88 miles
Skydive Miami Homestead, Florida 89.73 miles
Florida Skydiving Center at Lake Wales Lake Wales FL, Florida 121.43 miles
Skydive Sebastian Sebastian, Florida 140.73 miles
Skydive City - Z-Hills Zephyrhills, Florida 145.86 miles

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because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[skydiverbrian 0]

Skymama's mileage post is accurate, but doesn't account for Florida traffic. Anyone that's driven on I-75 or I-4 can attest that what should be a one-hour ride often turns into two or more. Stick with Southwest for weekly jumping and save the drives for boogies.

In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

[apollard24 0]

I jump at Clewiston and love it. It is a small family feeling dz that flies a caravan. I cannot comment on any of other dz's but I am sure they are great as well. We would love to have you sometime.

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[leapdog 0]

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About how far of a drive is it from Naples to Z-Hills, I like the small atmosphere of the DZ I'm at now, Adrenaline Airsports here in Jonesville, NC, but it seems like I'd have more potential in a larger DZ. I grew up hanging out at Emerald Coast in Elberta, known for its Beach Boogies and the Flora-Bama, that seemed like the perfect DZ, small atmosphere with a Turbine and a huge landing area, what more could you ask for, unfortunately I just wasn't old enough to jump at the time.

Stay in NC and go to Skydive Carolina or go to Carolina Sky Sports. I love both those places and miss it there very much. I'm not sure FL is for the NC folk.

Gunnery Sergeant of Marines
"I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker

[fpritchett64 0]

I know how you feel, I'm jumping at Carolina Skydiving right now and love the atmosphere, they're right along with me. The only way I can describe this DZ is a bunch of Deer hunting, beer drinking rednecks jumping out of airplanes, but it's such a great group of people..I love it.