Skydiving Articles

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2017 | General

Sep 28

Meet Amy

Skydive OC welcomes to the team blogger Amy Ebling. Amy will host a series in October every Monday called Make It Count Monday.
Sep 25

How High Do Skydiving Planes Go?

No, Really, how high do skydiving planes go and why is there a limit to exit altitudes?
Sep 8

How to Mentally & Physically Prepare For Your First Parachute Jump

Learn top tips for preparing for your first parachute jump and skydiving experience!
Aug 24

Why Do Skydivers Wear Helmets?

No really... why do skydivers wear helmets?
Aug 5

Our Skydiving Safety Record

Learn about Skydive OC's skydiving safety record compared to the national average.
Jul 15

What is Skydiving Versus Parachuting?

What is the difference between skydiving and parachuting?
Jul 6

Is it Really All About the Skydiving View?

What is skydiving all about? Is is really all about the skydiving view? Find out here...
Jun 26

Top 13 Skydiving Bucket List Ideas

Learn all about the top bucket list skydives for new and long time skydivers.
Jun 15

Should I go Skydiving? 5 Tips to Conquer Your Fear

You may be asking yourself the question, 'should I go skydiving?'. Learn from these 5 tips on how you can muster up the courage to go.
May 15

Is Skydiving an Extreme Sport?

What is an extreme sport and is skydiving considered extreme skydiving?
May 8

All About Parachute Steering

Your Guide (and history lesson) about parachute steering!
May 4

Skydive OC Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary

It's our birthday month and we are celebrating with an anniversary special. Jump in May for a promotional rate of $174 plus a $30 Photo Credit! [$194 on Saturdays. See Terms and Conditions.] Click Here to Book Now!
Apr 20

All About Skydiving and The Elements of a Great Skydive

Want to know all about skydiving? Understand what elements are needed to have a great skydive and to make the most of your skydive at Maryland's Skydive OC!
Apr 7

Can You Breathe While Skydiving and Other Skydiving Myths

Many new skydivers ask the question, can you breathe while skydiving, & this article dives into the skydiving breathing myth & answers other common skydiving myths.
Mar 27

Everything You Need to Know About Your First Time Skydiving

Learn what you need to know for your first time skydiving and how to make your first tandem skydive your best yet! Understand what to expect for your first tandem.
Mar 15

How to Guarantee the Best Skydiving Experience

Understand what it takes to have the best skydiving experience and what needs to be invested to make the best skydiving experience become a reality.
Feb 28

Interview with Skydive OC Owner, Jeanice Dolan

Learn about the Skydive OC owner, Jeanice Dolan and experience her story to how she got into skydiving and how Skydive Ocean City in Maryland came to be!
Feb 22

Skydive OC attends PIA Symposium in the name of safety

Drop zone operators, skydiving manufacturers and skydivers all over the world attended PIA Symposium on February 13 - 17, 2017 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.