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Home › Get involved › Take part in an event › Challenge events › Skydives

Skydives

Take on an adrenaline-charged tandem skydive from 10,000ft and make 2013 a year to remember!

Date: Various dates throughout the year

Experience the calm serenity of falling through the clouds and the unparalleled rush of free falling at speeds of around 120mph!

Strapped to your instructor, you will free fall from 10,000 to 5,000 feet, where your parachute will open and you will glide safely down to earth. All instructors are approved by the British Parachute Association.

You can jump for free by raising £395 in sponsorship for Mencap from friends, family and colleagues (we'll give you lots of help). 

How to get involved

To find out about jumps local to you contact the Mencap events team 020 7696 6946 or email events@mencap.org.uk

Find out more about tandem skydives on the Skyline website or watch a 30 second video of a tandem skydive.

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