Saturday 13 July 2024 marked the first ever World Skydiving Day, bringing new and existing skydivers together all over the world. 30,351 jumps later and it's fair to say, the event was a huge success! Let's take a look at the numbers...
On Saturday 13 July 2024, skydivers from all over the world and of all different experience levels, came together to celebrate the first ever World Skydiving Day. The Australian, American, British and Canadian Skydiving and Parachuting Associations have proudly ratified a total of 30,351 jumps were completed on this day worldwide; the very first World Skydiving Day record!
Jumps were completed in 51 countries with widespread participation and enthusiasm. Australia contributed 2,726 jumps to the world tally, including 509 first-time tandem jumpers, along with students, instructors and experienced jumpers alike. The Australian Parachute Federation would like to congratulate everyone who is now a World Skydiving Day record holder.
"World Skydiving Day was an overwhelming success in bringing together thousands of skydivers and enthusiasts from around the world", reported APF CEO Stephen Porter. "The successful collaboration between the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Canadian Sports Parachute Association (CSPA), British Skydiving and the APF in coordinating the day has truly achieved its goals. By bringing together the worldwide skydiving community, sharing their passion for the sport, raising the profile of the sport, and setting a world record for the most skydives completed in a single day, we have demonstrated the unity and enthusiasm within the skydiving community and inspired others to learn about and participate in this exhilarating sport."
"To all the members who participated in and supported World Skydiving Day, I would like to thank you for your efforts. Additionally, thanks also to the drops zone staff and CIs. From this success we will donate $2,726 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a great organisation worthy of our support and a further demonstration of our community giving back."
Participating countries: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay
The global skydiving community looks forward to building on this achievement in 2025 as World Skydiving Day will return next year on Saturday 12 July, 2025.
To stay in the loop and join the excitement in the build up, visit www.worldskydivingday.com.
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[Photo Sources: Steve Fitch, Skydive Australia]