Skydive Melbourne - St. Kilda dropzone

There is always a reasonable degree of risk associated with adventure sports so it is crucial to ensure safety while you enjoy a dive at Melbourne’s St Kilda Beach. Here are some of the safety highlights of this activity:

• Star jumpmasters: You are in the safe hands of industry experts who have helped hundreds of guests take that first leap safely. So, even a beginner need not fear! 
• Dive briefing: All participants are briefed prior to the jump and you can ask all your questions and clear your doubts during the session.
• Strict assessment: For everyone’s safety, each participant is assessed by the Safety Officer to ensure their suitability for the dive.  
• State-of-the-art equipment: No matter what happens mid-air, you need not worry. The parachutes come with Automatic Activation Devices that will deploy the parachute even if there are any problems during manual deployment. 
• Registered dive: Jumpers will be registered online at the Australian Parachute Federation before the jump.
• Weather check: Skydiving needs clear weather and good natural conditions. Therefore, this activity is completely weather-dependent and you may need to postpone your jump to another date of your choice if the weather is bad.

• For skydives at St Kilda Beach, opt for active wear like track pants, leggings and other comfortable clothes. Jeans will also work.
• It is best to wear covered shoes. Hiking boots and heels are not allowed during this activity. 
• You can keep your contact lenses and glasses on. Goggles are usually provided.
• We recommend that you carry something warm to put on because it can get quite cold that high up in the sky.

• Make sure to stay hydrated before skydives at St Kilda Beach. This helps in curbing the possibility of cramps and even helps with nausea. 
• Eat a light breakfast before you start preparing for your dive. 
• Avoid staying hungry or overeating before your dive.
• Make sure to not consume any alcohol or drugs at least 8 hours before your drive.

• Age restriction: Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed to take part in this activity. For those who are between the ages of 16 and 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present during the dive to provide full consent. 
• Weight Restriction: For safety reasons, guests who weigh over 110 kg will be assessed by the Safety Officer. The decision to allow or disallow them will then rest on the officer. Some surcharge may be incurred by guests who weigh more than 95 kg.

Medical disclosure: If you have any long-term illness like heart problems, blood pressure issues or epilepsy, do inform the ground team. Also, don’t forget to report any recent injuries or medical conditions, including basic ones like a flu. 

Health check: You may be required to produce a medical certificate to ensure fitness for the dive. All guests are assessed for their fitness and the drop zone Safety Officer has the final say on these matters. 

Beach essentials: Since this is a beachfront attraction, make sure to pack lots of sunscreen. Do not forget to pack skydiving-appropriate clothes as well, alongside your beachwear.

Scuba diving: Make sure that you do not book skydiving and scuba diving or other immersive forms of water sports on the same day. There may be medical risks due to pressure changes on the body. Keep at least a 24 hour gap between the two. 

Recording policies: Please note that GoPros are not allowed and any kind of recording, be it photos or videos, will be done by the jumpmaster.