Gerrit Van Zyl, our Dropzone Operator, brings a wealth of skydiving experience from both the UK and South Africa, combining international exposure with local expertise. With over 3000 skydives, Gerrit is an experienced Pro-rated jumper, Tandem Instructor, and camera flyer, bringing both professionalism and passion to every jump. Beyond skydiving, Gerrit is a qualified UK paramedic. Outside the sky, he is an avid surfer who lives by the motto: "if in doubt, paddle out". His adventurous spirit, professionalism, and dedication make him a cornerstone of the Skydive Jeffreys Bay team.
Corne began his skydiving career in 1988 and joined the Military Team in 1995. He also obtained his National coulours in 1999. In 2023, he became the Chief Instructor (CI) at Skydive Jeffreys Bay and is also a Static Line Instructor. Corne is truly exceptional. He is approachable, fair, and unbiased and he has a unique ability to make students feel comfortable, confident and safe. When he's not working, you can find Corne at the dropzone, and when he's not there, he's likely playing chess with his family. Total Jumps 8500+. Tandem Jumps 6000+
Corne, also known as Krummels, began his skydiving career in the parachute battalion in 1990. He's truly the life of the dropzone—always smiling, laughing and ready with a cheerful "BANANA!" When he's not jumping out of airplanes, you'll find Krummels enjoying the beautiful waves of JBay, as he has a passion for surfing. Krummels is also one of the DZ Static Line Instructors. His true loves include skydiving, surfing, his wife and his cats. Krummels has an impressive jump record, with over 5,000 total jumps and more than 4,000 tandem jumps.
Jo is an ex-skydiver with over 700 jumps, having started her journey in 1996 at EP Skydivers in Grahamstown, where she earned her C license and pro-rating. After becoming a mother of two in 2004, juggling her passion for skydiving and motherhood resulted in her stepping away from active skydiving, in 2008, to focus on her family. Interestingly, both of her sons collectively have over 30 skydives while in the womb! Jo is an integral part of the team ensuring the dropzone runs efficiently and operates smoothly, this way making sure that every aspect of your experience with us, right from your initial phone call, is exceptional.
Hein's sky career began at the age of 16, flying gliders. In 1992, Hein started skydiving and later became a tandem instructor, accumulating over 8000 jumps. He completed his Private Pilot License (PPL) in 1992 and began flying various jump ships. Hein retired from skydiving in 2023 and now flies for us full-time. He has over 1000 flying hours across various aircraft. His favorite jump ship, however, remains our Cessna 206. When Hein isn't behind the yoke of a plane, you can find him enjoying the fresh air on his motorcycle, as he is an avid motorcycle adventure rider.
Andrew began his aviation career at 17, earning his Private Pilot's License (PPL) in 1987. He served SA Airforce and Air Traffic control before becoming an airline pilot, flying a range of aircraft from Piper J3 Cubs to Boeing 747s. Andrew retired as a commercial pilot in 2024 with over 20 years of service and an impressive 16,500 plus flight hours. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys outdoor activities, motorcycling, and spending time on his hobby farm, overall enjoying his retirement whilst still being able to do what he loves most.
Brandon started skydiving in 2012 at the Uitenhage Dropzone in Kariega and he was hooked from his first jump. He also offers freefly coaching and loves a good LAN session. When Brandon isn’t behind a camera filming or coaching, you will most likely find him in front of a PC doing software development. Total Jumps 1800+. Camera Jumps 900+
Rasta is our Packer and grounds keeper. He has been packing parachutes since 2007. He is a skilled packer and an integral part of the team. You can thank Rasta when your parachute opens comfortably and on heading. In his spare time Rasta likes gardening and watching documentaries.
As the name suggests, our Jump & Munch tuckshop provides a selection of confectionery, sandwiches, burgers, pies, finger foods and beverages, ensuring ample sustenance both before and after your jump. Wilma will always put a smile on your face when it comes to satisfying your hunger.