pa2themd 0 #1 February 23, 2006 Hey guys, They started building South Africa's first swoop pond at the Johannesburg Skydiving Club. Herewith a report from one of the organisers: Beverly.......... Oh my! What an awesome day it was (As you can see by the massive grin of our Grounds Manager Eugene in the Pic). We broke ground for the start of the Swoop Pond. This is so exciting guys, it will look like a different place when you visit each weekend. I will be sending updates as to the progress each week, so watch this space! We are still in need of your donations, so please don’t be shy! All donations are welcome! Well done guys, the effort and work being put into this project is phenominal!!! There will always be those adverse to change .. but all things change and we must adapt and prosper!!!! Blue skies always "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #2 February 23, 2006 With a competition standard swoop pond @ 5100ft ASL I think record swoops will follow soon !! JC If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plucky 0 #3 February 23, 2006 First in SA? Skydive Citrusdal (near Cape Town) has had a swoop pond for years! ... The farmer just didn't realise that's why he built it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 February 23, 2006 May you find gold and diamonds with your diggings, one way or another.Looks like you guys aren't messing around. Congratulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 February 23, 2006 Quote May you find gold and diamonds with your diggings, one way or another. Looks like you guys aren't messing around. Congratulations. 90 meteres long and 45 at the widest point, we definately aren't Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VampireGirl 0 #6 March 7, 2006 How is the earthmoving going? Any more pics? xxwww.sneale-create.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #7 March 9, 2006 Hey, I must apologise for not posting more updates, it has been relatively hectic around here! Yes, the pond is under construction, yes there has been an unusually high rainfall and yes our baby dozer is getting stuck in the mud on a regular basis!! But we are faring well in terms of the construction. The pond will be taking longer than anticipated due to the weather issues that arose, but we are very happy with the progress so far. We are still in need of funds for the pond. It is unbelievable what the groundwork and plastics are costing. Being in a mining area and a dolomite rich area, we have to line the entire pond, so it has turned into quite an expensive exercise and a HUGE learning curve for everyone. Luckily our CI is an engineer. He is overseeing most of the construction and ensuring we follow all the regulations for the council. I will def get some more pics this weekend and post the progress. SWOOOOOOOOP!! I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #8 March 9, 2006 QuoteBeing in a mining area and a dolomite rich area, we have to line the entire pond, so it has turned into quite an expensive exercise and a HUGE learning curve for everyone. too bad you didn't have a geologist around to clue you into those kinds of things..... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 March 10, 2006 well at least the rain will fill the pond for free if you guys dig and line it quick enough scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #10 March 10, 2006 Ours cost tens of thousands of dollars. They sure ain't cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #11 March 10, 2006 Well Steve, I am not sure why I did not ship you out ages ago!! Yeah, they are expensive. so we are frantically fundraising since the club is still a club and not a privately owned business. We will have to bring you all around to see the pond and play in the water... I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 36 #12 March 10, 2006 Get a business loan to finance the pond and span a crossbeam & tollbooth over it. The beam will open to allow them to complete the swoop ...if they have fast fingers and exact change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #13 March 10, 2006 QuoteWe will have to bring you all around to see the pond and play in the water... Ooo - pick me!! To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #14 March 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteWe will have to bring you all around to see the pond and play in the water... Ooo - pick me!! HAHA I hear you are quite the chower.... they want swoopers, not submarines.... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #15 March 10, 2006 QuoteHAHA I hear you are quite the chower.... they want swoopers, not submarines.... What's the point in having a pond if you never go swimming To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
