WATCH: Skydiving team on a high

Tuesday 17 July 2018

A Jersey team of skydivers is on a high having won a top UK competition.

Although disappointed to have only picked up a silver medal at a recent competition in Cark, the Jersey Beans were still celebrating.

Together with two gold medals they’d won earlier in the season, it was enough to secure them top spot in the UK Skydiving League (UKSL).

But the quartet of Liam Hardman, Michael Stocks, Claire Allen, and Hedi Green, together with cameraman Luke Gale, are determined to do even better.

Pictured:  The Jersey Beans - Liam Hardman, Michael Stocks, Claire Allen, Hedi Green, and cameraman Luke Gale (not pictured) - were formed last year after a meeting in the Trinity Arms. (Luke Gale)

At the end of August, they’re competing in the UK Nationals at Hibaldstow, near Doncaster.

It’s the biggest 4-way competition in the world with over 40 teams competing in 4 different categories, and attracts a lot of global media attention.

Video: The Jersey Beans in action. 

The Jersey Beans say they “are very proud and excited to be representing their small Island at such a prestigious event.”