Skydivers Attempt South African Formation Record in Delmas

DELMAS — 30 and 31 August

Thirty skydivers aim to break the South African formation record this weekend at Skydive the Ranch near Delmas. They will leap from three planes simultaneously, attempting to link mid-air within 55 seconds.

The team must surpass the standing national record of 24 skydivers set in 2017. (organisers)

Notable figures like Brad Curnow, Warren Dent, and Mohan Chudalayandy are organising the attempt, with Stevan Boskovic participating as jumper and videographer.

“It has been such a wonderful collaboration and team effort,” Curnow told the Roodepoort Record. “I believe that this programme will contribute to some positive momentum for the sport of skydiving in South Africa.”

Organisers hope to revive local skydiving after membership declines since the Covid-19 pandemic. “Skydiving in South Africa has an amazing history, and some wonderful achievements, and we would love to get the sport back to somewhere near those former levels,” Curnow added.

The public may watch the attempt while enjoying food, parking, and on-site camping. Tandem jumps are available. Organisers promise “a fun and unforgettable experience”.

Earlier in August, an all-female Gauteng team broke a 30-year-old record during Women’s Month. On 2 August, they set a new 15-person South African women’s formation record, followed by a two-point 15-way success on 3 August. (Carletonville Herald)