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“It never rains in southern California”…

The California State Record was off to a ruff start, as dark and thick clouds converged over Perris Valley. The 172 international jumpers were hoping to break the last State Record of 151, set during the last "jump for the cause" in 2005.

The event was organized by P3 team: Dan BC, Kate Cooper-Jensen, Tony Domenico, Larry Henderson and Tom Jenkins.

Dan BC organizing a meeting for the CSR participants in the Bomb Shelter.

Seven camera flyers made up the team to capture the record (from left to right): Niklas Daniel, Craig O’Brien, Harry Parker, Karen Lewis, Willy Boeykens, Terry Weatherford, and George Katsoulis.

Daryld Light, winner of the accuracy competition.

On the evening of the 24th the clouds appeared to want to cooperate and allowed each 20-way wacker of the formation to get in a practice jump.

the jumpers, but, due to cloud cover right above the landing area, the jumpers had to endure the subzero temperatures without the satisfaction of making a jump - 2 times!

On the third attempt, the jumpers were released. Unfortunately, adrenaline was coursing a little too much and the record was not broken.

The jumpers simply did not have enough practice and too much was at stake on the final jump of the day to complete the formation. Better luck on the next attempt!

For more pictures of the CSR, please visit my online store.

Also featured on the PD Blog.

Perris Fury is looking for a new camera flyer.

For more information on this great opportunity, please visit their website at www.perrisfury.net.

Also featured on the NSL website.

  German Tunnel Camp re-scheduled  

Blue Tunnel Camp at Paraclete XP

Fastrax Blue and I will be hosting a Tunnel camp at the 16ft re-circulation tunnel in North Carolina.

The camp is scheduled for April 25th - 26th, and is welcoming FS flyers and Free-flyers of all skill levels.

For more information in regards to FS, please contact Fastrax Blue: info (at) fastraxblue.com.

(future camps will include August 1st–2nd and December12th–13th)

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On January 17th, the “Golden Stars Parachute Team” performed at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. The event was put together to help increase community awareness and respect for our service members returning from past and present campaigns.