pow 0 #1 March 13, 2006 Hi all I'm brand new in this great sport and to get a head start, I thought I'd try to go on one or two boogies this year. I was wondering if anyone out there know of any "exotic boogies". Landing on the beach in a warm country is what I'm talking about I read about the Mozambique beach boogie and was thrilled until I realised it was last year. It is something like this I have in mind... So, please share you're knowledge with me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #2 March 13, 2006 Most boogies that have beach landings usually require b lin. or higher. Just something to look out for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #3 March 13, 2006 Thai Sky Festival - running right now: http://www.thaiskyfestival.com/ Bu I would suggest to get some more jumps even if no requirement is posted for some of the boogies because you don't want to worry about winds pushing you over the see without being able to handle this. Also, a lot of these boogies offer organized bigway jumps and you also don't want to screw these jumps and be put to do single jumps. M.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #4 March 13, 2006 From the top of my head, there are: - Belize boogie - African boogie - Dubai Boogie - Exotic Sky Adventure Boogies (they change location every year) - Rocky Point boogie Search the forums here, of even google for more info...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pow 0 #5 March 13, 2006 Thanks for the tip to get more jumps. However, I was planning to go this autumn and my goal is to get around 100 jumps this summer. That would give me ~150 jumps. I hope this should be sufficient... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #6 March 13, 2006 Quote - Belize boogie this one is a D/500 requirement boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #7 March 13, 2006 Kenya Boogie Mozambique might happen again this year Hey you're in Geneva... PM me and we'll have a drink after work.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #8 March 13, 2006 Not on a beach, but the Equinox boogie in Australia happens in mid-October. Lots of fun, and too much partying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleOne 0 #9 March 14, 2006 I just got back from the Thai Sky Festival. With 265 jumps, I was very much at the bottom end of the experience scale. In addition to getting on bigways and opening well out over the bay, dealing with 50 canopies in the sky at once is something to think about at low jump numbers. There were people there in the 100-200 jump range but personally, I think I'll get more out of it next year with more experience and skill. But it sure was a blast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokky 4 #10 March 14, 2006 The Thai Sky Festival is still on until the 17th.. here´s some pictures. you can find more pictures on my website and also on Gaby´s website: www.brunobrokken.com www.gabymeis.comwuk?? http://www.brunobrokken.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokky 4 #11 March 14, 2006 ok,here´s some pictures....wuk?? http://www.brunobrokken.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 March 14, 2006 Sick pics man! Thanks for those. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #13 March 14, 2006 Come on Bruno, that's not fair, tell us it's all photoshopped.. Here it is -4C and cold wind...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altichick 1 #14 March 14, 2006 Kenya boogie is awesome... www.skydivekenya.com no minimum license required to jump but there will be a period most days where there will a jump number limit on beach landings due to high tide. Tide times are usually posted at manifest so you can plan your day and take a break to miss the worst of it. There is a golf course that is used when the beach isn't suitable. There's a good mix of skill levels from AFF students to top notch organisers and everything in between.Awesome crowd, great organisers and by far the best boogie I have ever been to - so good I've been 4 times Don't sweat the petty things... and don't pet the sweaty things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #15 March 14, 2006 Pink Skyvan in Tozeur... It's on one of the biggest beaches of the mediterranean (approx 200km of sand and then you're in the sea)...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #16 March 14, 2006 Come to Langar in the UK this summer if you want exotic, strange accents and rituals, and warm beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #17 March 14, 2006 QuoteKenya boogie is awesome... www.skydivekenya.com no minimum license required to jump but there will be a period most days where there will a jump number limit on beach landings due to high tide. what sort of jump number limit? Variable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altichick 1 #18 March 15, 2006 Depends how high the tide is!! At the highest tides there really is very little beach and the palm trees that over hang create some challenging target practice! When the tide is really high a 500 jump number limit is in place (I think I remember that right) For less extreme high tides usually it'll be at the jumpers discretion if they want to land at the golf course, land on the beach or just sit it out. The pilot just does a split load, 1st group(s) over the golf course the rest over the beach. It's pretty ego-free!! Don't sweat the petty things... and don't pet the sweaty things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #19 March 15, 2006 Just as a general note... The fact that a boogie allows anyone to land on the beach does not mean that everyone should. Some places are very laid back as far as rules and regulations are. That doesnt mean you should just do it, regardless of your accuracy level.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #20 March 15, 2006 Quote It's pretty ego-free!! good stuff. That event is interesting with the potential combo of other adventure. Unfortunately, it's a pretty long trek to go from California and would require a decent length vacation - sadly not very American to run off for 3 weeks. Much easier to arrange a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dopey 0 #21 March 19, 2006 Just came back from one heck of a Thai Sky Festival 2006. Next year again and more exotic than this....well, opinions may vary, but I liked itThe minimum required amount of jumps here was 100 and with that amount, you easily could make beach jumps at the end of the day. The Ao Manao beach is a 4 kms/2.5 miles long cresent-moon- shaped beach, which is during low tide on some points over 30 meters/100 feet wide. Everybody had not a single problem making it onto the beach there. Rescue teams from the RTAF were just off the coast, standing by in case of. Gosh, are these guys good!!!! I myself only have at this moment over 150 jumps and made 5-6 beach jumps. Exotic? hell yeah!!!!! 2007: another Thai Sky Festival is said to be comfirmed.Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphridge 0 #22 April 28, 2006 The African freefall Convention will be happening this year Dec 2006-Jan-2007. They have begining rigs if you need. there is great experence. Dave Morris doing big ways. The weather is sun...sun...sun.... and the beer is cheap. email liz on [email protected] and she will give you all the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguy904 0 #23 April 28, 2006 Puerto Rico has a boogie in Feb which is great with all jumps near or on the beach (your choice). But as advised--build some more experience--you are jumping bigger airplanes with more canopies in the air--beach jumps are inherently more risky than landing at a big airports, etc.. 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
Squeak 17 #24 May 5, 2006 QuoteThe African freefall Convention will be happening this year Dec 2006-Jan-2007. Dave Morris doing big ways. Dave Morris was at Equinox in '02 BING BONG was his catch cry, ...bloody annoying gitYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysteve 0 #25 May 12, 2006 Brokky's pics said it all. Post him for details of Exotic Sky Adventure boogies. There may well be one in November this year cos Sri Lanka got cancelled in February. Next years will be feb/mar time. So far i have been on 3 ESA boogies,Ecuador,Thailand and Uruguay. All very well organised and cater for all levels of skydiving from AFF upwards so dont worry about your jump numbers just lots of canopies cos we normally get a Hecules C130! to jump from. Stephan Swooping, huh? I love that stuff ... all the flashing lights and wailing sirens ... it's very exciting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
