Deaf World Record Attempts

I'm pleased to make the announcement that the Deaf World Record Attempts for the largest all-deaf freefall formation, will be held at Skydive San Marcos, Texas, on Labor Day weekend! The existing Deaf World Record is a 7 way by 6 Australians and 1 New Zealander several years ago in Australia. The Deaf American Record is a 5 way set at Skydive Suffolk, Virginia, in October 1999.

Just 5 years ago, there were only 6 known deaf skydivers jumping at the time in the USA. Now there are close to 20, and the number has been rising rapidly in just the past year or so. 5 years ago, there were none in England or Japan. Now there are 5 in England and 4 in Japan.

This new gathering on Labor Day weekend at Skydive San Marcos will be the largest ever in history. Marc Rubin, a deaf skydiver whose home DZ is San Marcos, is coordinating the event with the DZO and DZM, Phil and Deb Chappel. Deaf skydivers John Woo and myself will organize the dives. We have at least 10 Deaf skydivers committed and are working to recruit a few more.

We are all looking forward to getting together to set a new world record. Thanks to Skydive San Marcos for offering to host this historic event!

Blue Skies!

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