The Women’s World Record event, scheduled for October 2014 in Skydive Perris, has undergone some changes in format to maximize success. The good news is that the level of the women who have applied and been accepted to this event is amazingly high – better than any women’s event ever seen and rivaling even top level ‘mixed’ events. This group is amazing!
The not-so-good news is that as of today, just under 4 months out from the event, our subscription numbers are low. Low enough to cause concern for my P3 Skydiving colleagues and I that we might have difficulty in making the planned number of 200. While a hard push in the next four months could possibly bring us to our goal numbers we fear that the skill level might be decreased so we’ve made a difficult but exciting decision…
New Direction
We’ve decided to change the direction of this event from a record in largest formation to a record in sequential. Not just a Women’s Sequential World Record – although it will be 100% women – but we’re going to break the ‘open’ FAI Sequential World Record (currently 110-way, 2 points)! This will not only give participants an FAI-recognized World Record in Sequential (overall) but the same jump will also give a World Record in Sequential (women). Two records! While the overall sequential record will no doubt be broken in future events the Women’s World Record will remain on the books for quite some time.
As an extra bonus the event cost will be lowered as we will not require so many aircraft. A smaller record (120-130 but TWO POINTS .. or even THREE) will not only cost less but will be more intimate, social, and fun. We expect more super-experienced women to join in. We will keep the skill level high.
Captain’s Comments
The event captains and the P3 team have already signed off on this new plan and are super enthusiastic. Some responses from Captains and Organizers:
“I LOVE the new plan! To set an open world record with an all-female group would be a massive achievement for women in the sport. I’m sure we can do this, the power of phenomenal women working together has to be seen to be believed.”
Lesley Gale
“Honestly, this sounds even more exciting. Sequentials are challenging and exciting; I think most of the people signed up will realize that. The plan to break an open record with all women is particularly appealing as well.”
Christy Frikken
“Now I want to be on the dive too!”
Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
Other Plane Captains include Wendy Smith, Lise Aune, Lara Eisenberg, Melissa Harvie, Katya Kharitonova, Nadja Lonroth and Elena Mazaeva.
Raffle
For those concerned about affording the event (in addition to the new lower cost) there is also an amazing raffle that can help to greatly defray participation costs and expenses and is available to women world wide. Please see this link for more information – we encourage you to take part. The prizes are amazing and not a lot of tickets have been sold as yet – the chances of winning are quite high!
Custom Made top to toe Equipment on offer
As the kit can be made completely custom it can be perfect for a new student to an experienced jumper. Even non jumpers can purchase tickets as the winning package is worth THOUSANDS of dollars and would be quite easy to sell.
Note: color-coodinated jumpsuits are not required for this year’s Women’s World Record; photos are from previous events
