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Water, The Source of Life
Water is the basic liquid of life. However, over one billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water, and almost half the world's population lack adequate sanitation.
This affects their health, their environment, their basic dignity and their children's future. For some countries the problem is scarcity of water, while in others water may be plentiful but of poor quality.
Around 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by inadequate water or sanitation, according to the World Health Organisation. Water-related diseases account for 2.2 million deaths each year, mostly among children under the age of five.
Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene not only cause sickness and death, but also increase health costs, reduce people's ability to earn a living, and reduce school enrolment rates, especially for girls. Shortages in water can lead to harvest failures and even famine. All these factors combine together to contribute to the continuing cycle of poverty in developing countries.
Water is the basic liquid of life. However, over one billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water, and almost half the world's population lack adequate sanitation.
This affects their health, their environment, their basic dignity and their children's future. For some countries the problem is scarcity of water, while in others water may be plentiful but of poor quality.
Around 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by inadequate water or sanitation, according to the World Health Organisation. Water-related diseases account for 2.2 million deaths each year, mostly among children under the age of five. Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene not only cause sickness and death, but also increase health costs, reduce people's ability to earn a living, and reduce school enrolment rates, especially for girls. Shortages in water can lead to harvest failures and even famine.
All these factors combine together to contribute to the continuing cycle of poverty in developing countries.
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The Jump
This is a challenge that is guaranteed to get the adrenaline flowing!
You will exit the aircraft securely strapped to the front of your Instructor who will control the free fall element of your skydive, open the parachute for you at around 5000 feet, and then steer your parachute safely back to the landing area for a soft controlled landing.
If you're looking for fun and excitement then this is it! Age
Minimum age 16 (16 and 17 with written consent from parent or guardian).
Weight limit
Your weight can not exceed 96 kilos or 15 stones.
Fitness and Health
A fair level of fitness is required. If you are over the age of 40 you will need your doctors approval, we will send you the relevant documentation for your doctor to sign. Under the age of 40 you may sign a self declaration of fitness.
Weather
Skydiving is weather dependant! Cloud – Good visibility and broken cloud is required for all forms of skydiving, and the cloud base should be no lower than your parachute deployment altitude. Wind – The maximum ground speed for Tandems is 20kts. If the weather is not suitable for a jump on the appointed day then another convenient date will be arranged.
Disabilities
If you are disabled this does not mean you cannot skydive. Contact us for more details.
Insurance
On registration at the club on the day of your skydive you will automatically be covered by 3rd party insurance,
Safety
Islamic Relief is will be using the North London Parachute centre whose clubs are regulated by the BPA British Parachute Association, to ensure that equipment and training is of the highest standards. All Student and Tandem skydivers wear a dual parachute system, where if the main parachute should fail there is a reserve parachute, which is easily deployed. Student and Tandem equipment are also fitted with an automatic reserve parachute opening device (Cypres) this is in case of extreme emergency and this device is governed by speed and altitude.
Breathing in freefall
On exiting the aircraft you may gasp for breath for a second but will soon find yourself breathing normally.
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How fast will I fall?
This varies, but you can expect to be falling around 120mph during freefall.
What should I wear?
If it’s a cold day wrap up warm not bulky as you will be provided with a jumpsuit to wear over your clothes. On a hot day a t-shirt and trousers/shorts are ample. Trainers are recommended, do not wear any open toed shoes ie sandals.
What if I’m afraid of heights?
This is very commonly asked question. A fear of heights can often be confused with a natural and healthy respect for the inherent dangers of high places. This respect is a natural and inbuilt instinct which is essential to survival in life. Being a little bit anxious before your jump is to be expected. It’s the huge difference between the tension before the jump and the joy afterwards that makes jumping so much fun.
Will I enjoy it?
Almost certainly. Even if you were anxious before your jump it’s very rare not to see our 1st time jumpers jumping around with a big smile on landing as they tell anyone who’ll listen about the amazing experience they’ve just had! But don’t just take our word for it, why not take a look in our guest book and read some of the feedback for yourself?
Can I bring spectators?
All your family and friends are welcome to come and watch but please do not bring animals to the drop zone. Children must be supervised at all times and all visitors must stay in the public areas around the drop zone buildings and at no time venture into the parachute landing areas, runways or towards any aircraft or vehicle unless under the direct supervision of a staff member.
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