My bucket list is full of places to visit and things to try, but I have to say that skydiving has always been at the top of this list. While the thought of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane might seem a little crazy, the feeling of free fall is something that has long intrigued me. What is it like? Do you feel like you’re falling? flying? or both? After looking up different places to do this and just knew that skydiving in Hawaii would be an amazing location.

I had often heard that skydiving feels more like you’re floating in air than actually falling and I would agree. For the first second you feel that drop in your stomach as if you just jumped off a high platform, but after that, it’s like you are floating. Essentially, you are flying. It’s a feeling like no other. It gives you a huge rush of adrenaline yet also a feeling of complete freedom.

I think that one of the biggest reasons that I waited so long to skydive was because I wanted to do it in the perfect location. Being such a visual sport, I knew that the scenery would play a big role in the experience. So when skydiving in Hawaii presented itself, I knew I had to “jump” at the opportunity. The view over Oahu’s North Shore was absolutely amazing. The free fall lasted just under a minute and it was around an additional seven minutes under the parachute. Coming in to land, we could see turtles swimming close to shore. It was perfect!

Skydive Hawaii is located at Dillingham Airfield on Oahu’s North Shore. It is often referred to as “The World’s Most Beautiful Dropzone” and certainly lives up to that reputation. I was very pleased with their facility and entire staff. I would highly recommend Skydive Hawaii whether it’s your first jump or just one to add to your log book. The whole experience was unforgettable and the view is just as memorable.

Many thanks to Skydive Hawaii for making my first jump one that I will never forget. All opinions, as always, are my own.