The original plan for my 8-way team was to do one three-day tunnel camp and three four-day skydiving camps. We decided in May to add a fourth skydiving camp, but only a two-day camp.
Because of some scheduling/visa/injury issues, we were down three people in this camp, so Uli decided to focus on work for the center four of the 8-way formations. We ended up doing 15 minutes of tunnel time on Saturday morning plus six jumps, then another four jumps on Sunday and another 15 minutes of tunnel time. It was nice to have a camp that was a little more low-key, since we have a four-day, 32-jump camp starting on Thursday.
Sean came down with me and did a few jumps himself in between packing for me (he volunteered …). We stayed at a local jumper’s house, who rents out bunks in his spare bedrooms. I’ll stay there next camp as well. Much more comfortable than a hotel and nice to be able to use the kitchen as well.
It’s only a few weeks now till Nationals – I’m really excited. This team has been a lot of fun to be a part of and I definitely feel like I’ve learned a lot and that my skills have improved throughout the year. I would definitely like to be a part of a team next year, too, just need to figure out what/where exactly.