agent_lead 0 #1 August 30, 2007 has anybody been to this boogie? http://www.skydivebelize.com/ i just want to make clear that this is not an advertisment for the boogie...i am simply trying to get some info on it from skydivers who may have been there last year.. me and my team are thinking about going in feb.. what is the boogie like..aircraft..jump tickets..food..entertainment...hotels..beaches..all that stuff.. i would love some info on it as the website is kind of bland and dosent tell you much about the boogie itself other than the dates its going to happen..-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 30, 2007 It's one that I've always had on my "someday" list, but IIRC, there's a 500-jump minimum for it. So it'll be a while for me. I've heard great things from folks who have been."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamLanes 1 #3 August 30, 2007 Didn't Belize just get slammed by a major hurricane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #4 August 30, 2007 I will be posting a "Boogie in Belize IV" update soon. The website is currently being updated. The hurricane did minor damage to Ambergris Caye, where the DZ is located. Rich Grimm Tsunami Skydivers Inc. www.skydivebelize.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #5 August 30, 2007 dam 500 jump minimum? looks like thats the end of our trip... c license not good enough?-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amee5675 0 #6 August 30, 2007 Lead...you beat me to this thread!!! Are we 100% sure it is a 500 jump min.??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #7 August 30, 2007 Been wanting to go since it started. I am for sure going this next year. My dad actually has a house there, wonder if he will let a bunch of skydivers crash there. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #8 August 30, 2007 Quote Lead...you beat me to this thread!!! Are we 100% sure it is a 500 jump min.??? I have a friend who went last year, and he did NOT have 500 jumps, but I believe he did have a C license. I'm not sure what the rules are for this year though, they may have changed... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #9 August 30, 2007 I require a 500 jump minimum, however some jumpers with less experience, and at least a "B" (water training) have attended with an OK from their DZO or S&TA. The landing area in Belize is on a beach surrounded by 2 story condo units to the North and South and a couple of 3 story units and a power line to the West. We have very strict landing patterns established, North or South only. Every jump is over the ocean. There is a lagoon 20 yards to the west that has very large crocodiles living in it. The landing area is 350 yards long by 100 yards wide. The wind is usually 5-15 knots from the Northeast. Landing "out" requires good canopy skills. The ocean is the best out, as it is only 3-4ft. deep about 100 yards off shore. I hope this clears up why there are minimum qualifications required. If you would like to attend, send a pm or e-mail. I will be posting an official update soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #10 August 30, 2007 Rich, do any wingsuiters usually attend the Boogie? NWFlyer, how in the world do you have less than 500 jumps but have over 14,000 posts on DZ.com? Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #11 August 30, 2007 There is a group of west coast jumpers that flock, they fly out to the reef and back, great photos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #12 August 31, 2007 very nice....thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 0 #13 August 31, 2007 I would love to come, seems like a great place to be! Think will have to wait until 2009 though It's a definite place on my list though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #14 September 1, 2007 The new info is posted at www.skydivebelize.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
