Connecticut Parachutists

Connecticut Parachutists Come experience the thrill of freefall at Connecticut Parachutists by doing a tandem skydive!
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We are one of the oldest skydiving clubs in the country with an impeccable safety record, experienced instructors, and a family atmosphere.

Just another Sunday at Connecticut Parachutists 😎
08/17/2026

Just another Sunday at Connecticut Parachutists 😎

Congrats Katya Winsser and Theo Gamble on the big 200 today!!! Connecticut Parachutists
08/16/2026

Congrats Katya Winsser and Theo Gamble on the big 200 today!!!


Connecticut Parachutists

If you would like to enter to win a free tandem skydive head on over to our Instagram @ skydiveconnecticut To find out ...
08/03/2026

If you would like to enter to win a free tandem skydive head on over to our Instagram

@ skydiveconnecticut

To find out how!!!!

Good luck!

Rain, rain… go away! 🌧️☀️Sad about all this rainy weather this week? Us too!Honestly, we’re perfectly fine if it wants t...
07/28/2026

Rain, rain… go away! 🌧️☀️

Sad about all this rainy weather this week? Us too!

Honestly, we’re perfectly fine if it wants to rain every Tuesday and Wednesday… we’re closed those days anyway! 😄 But we’d really love some sunshine and great weather for the rest of the week so everyone can get out and enjoy the sky with us!

In the meantime, go ahead and book your tandem skydives for August by clicking the link in the comments! There’s no better time to cross skydiving off your bucket list than this summer! Let’s go!

And to all of our fun jumpers we hope to see you this weekend! Bring the sunshine with you! ☀️🪂

See you at the dropzone!

Stay tuned for weather / opening updates for our normal days of operation Thursday to Monday!

Also stay tuned for another giveaway starting August 1st!



Connecticut Parachutists

CPI 2026 Phoenix Rising BoogieTHAT WAS AWESOME!I forgot to take a big group photo on Saturday, so I have this one of eve...
07/27/2026

CPI 2026 Phoenix Rising Boogie

THAT WAS AWESOME!

I forgot to take a big group photo on Saturday, so I have this one of everyone who was still jumping with us on Sunday night!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and jumped with us this weekend. A huge thank you to all of the CPI staff and board members for making things happen. A huge thank you to Captain Fancy for flying nonstop all weekend. A huge thank you to Stephen from Pegasus Skydive Center for flying his helicopter on Saturday. A huge thank you to No Coast Taqueria for the life-changing tacos, as well as Backroads Smokin’ BBQ for the best BBQ in CT. Also, a huge thank you to Barry Swanson for coming out to take some incredible photos, as well as Dave Gerstein from for getting awesome photos and videos! And a HUGE thank you to all of the awesome gear manufacturers and skydiving companies that donated so many EPIC prizes to our raffle.

OPTION GRAVITY®️
LB Altimeters
Performance Designs Inc
United Parachute Technologies
Fly Cookie - Official
Freefall Data Systems
ChuteoutActionObsessedSports
Sunshine Factory
Alti-2 Inc.
The Alter Ego Project
Fluid Wings

If you have any good pics or videos from the boogie, please tag us on Instagram and Facebook and share them with us—we’d love to see them!

Happy Saturday Folks! Not only are we celebrating our Cpi 2026 Phoenix Rising Boogie this weekend We are ALSO celebratin...
07/25/2026

Happy Saturday Folks!

Not only are we celebrating our Cpi 2026 Phoenix Rising Boogie this weekend

We are ALSO celebrating Tim B. who just earned his United States Parachute Association USPA A license this morning!

Everyone please go to the comments and give Tim a Congratulations!

Way to go Tim!



Connecticut Parachutists United States Parachute Association

07/25/2026

Sunset load of day 1 here at the Cpi 2026 Phoenix Rising boogie. Stoked on an awesome first day but we are just getting this party started! Kicking things off tomorrow at 8:00 am come on out and skydive! Must have boogie registration to skydive this weekend! Helicopter jumps tomorrow ( Saturday ) LETS GO! See y’all in the morning! Connecticut Parachutists

🚨 The wait is over! 🚨The 2026 CPI Phoenix Rising Boogie kicks off today, Friday (7/24)! 🔥🪂📍 Check-in opens at 10:00 AM t...
07/24/2026

🚨 The wait is over! 🚨

The 2026 CPI Phoenix Rising Boogie kicks off today, Friday (7/24)! 🔥🪂

📍 Check-in opens at 10:00 AM today ( Friday )
Stop by to grab your boogie bag, check in, get a group together to jump with, and then let’s get in the air!

Weekend Schedule:
🗓️ Friday (7/24): 10:00 AM Start
🗓️ Saturday (7/25): 8:00 AM Start
🗓️ Sunday (7/26): 8:00 AM Start

We’re looking forward to an incredible weekend of great skydives, amazing people, and as much fun as you can have in one weekend.

Let’s make this the best Cpi boogie yet!
Have fun, jump all day and look out for each other!
See you all soon!

Connecticut Parachutists

Also please give a follow and say thanks to all of our awesome sponsors who donated A TON of absolutely EPIC raffle prizes and make sure to find me ( Ty ) to get raffle tickets!

OPTION GRAVITY®️
LB Altimeters
Performance Designs Inc
United Parachute Technologies
Fly Cookie - Official
Freefall Data Systems
ChuteoutActionObsessedSports
Sunshine Factory
Alti-2 Inc.
The Alter Ego Project
Fluid Wings

🎉 Happy 80th Birthday, Alan! 🪂Alan celebrated his 80th birthday in the best way possible—by jumping out of an airplane a...
07/21/2026

🎉 Happy 80th Birthday, Alan! 🪂

Alan celebrated his 80th birthday in the best way possible—by jumping out of an airplane at Connecticut Parachutists with his two grandkids!

It was an honor to be part of such a special milestone. Thanks for celebrating with us, Alan, and happy birthday from everyone at CPI!

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, checking off a bucket-list item, or just looking for an unforgettable adventure, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a skydive.

📞 Give us a call at (860) 871-0021 or book online today to start your own adventure!

https://bookings.burblesoft.com/index/16141/61

We can’t wait to jump with you!

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360 Somers Road
Ellington, CT
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Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8am - 5:30pm

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