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Archive for February, 2008

Rest Days… Demo Jump Planning… Oxy-10!

Posted by admin on February 29th, 2008

Time to re-charge the batteries.. We still did not find time to try out the rides at VinPearl Land but hope to perhaps next week one evening..
During this time we have been preparing for a small demonstration jump for Vietnamese VIPs on the morning of the 1st of March… After that we hope to speed [...]

Skydive Vietnam - Some arial shots courtesy of Wendy Smith.

Posted by admin on February 28th, 2008

It’s a real privilege to have the best at what they do working with us at the Skydive Vietnam Boogie… Over the next few days we hope to bring you some taste of the skies over Nha Trang filled with skydivers.. This first batch is from our dear friend Wendy Smith and also has some [...]

Skydive Vietnam - Awesome 2nd day of jumping…

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2008

It’s late.
We partied, after jumping all day, getting a sunset load, and bidding a fond farewell to our first week Russian party..
Some pictures to show the mood of the day, and the amount of spectators who came to watch the fun..
Hank and Stephane (two of our organizers finally managed to get a jump in, and [...]

Skydive Vietnam 2008 : We made our first jumps!

Posted by admin on February 25th, 2008

Skydive Vietnam Boogie - Organised by Extreme Sports Cafe & Mekong River Boogies
(c) International Skydiving Association. Nha Trang, Vietnam 2008.

A day of mixed emotions.. We got in the air for 3 wonderful jumps over the Vietnamese Landscape, and in doing so our participants, Extreme Sports Cafe’s staff and the Mekong River Boogie team claimed another [...]

Skydive Vietnam 2008 : 1st Day

Posted by admin on February 23rd, 2008

The rain is easing and the forecast for the coming days is looking much better…
As the day progressed we took some time to welcome our Japanese friends to the boogie over a relaxed breakfast, and then do gear checks, and registration paperwork..

Tomorrow morning we’ll take a look at the weather and make a decision, but [...]

Skydive Vietnam : Starting in 1 Day..

Posted by admin on February 23rd, 2008

We are a little behind with blogging.. More details soon.

Skydive Vietnam : Starting in 2 Days!

Posted by admin on February 23rd, 2008

What a hectic day!

The flight down from Saigon at 05:50 was a pleasant journey with Vietnam Airlines, marred only by the lovely Hank’s experience with excess baggage.. Please let us know if you have problems and we’ll do our best to help out.. It’s not quite as bad as it seems as once they tally [...]

Skydive Vietnam - Currency Notes..

Posted by admin on February 20th, 2008

Do please bring US$ or Euros if at all possible to pay any final balances, and to buy tickets etc. from the Boogie itself..

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the exchange rate.. At first glance the Vietnamese Dong seems like Monopoly money simply because such small values are represented by such large denomination notes.. [...]

Skydive Vietnam : Starting in 3 Days!

Posted by admin on February 20th, 2008

For the next two weeks we’ll be writing a daily blog detailing our adventures in Vietnam…
The Extreme Sports Cafe / Mekong River Boogie team is currently in Saigon making last minute preparations for the first ever Skydiving Boogie in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
For the next 24 hours this is our HQ in Saigon..

Crystal Hotel : 70 [...]