posted Jan 28th, 2009 - Rebecca Minkin caught the NSL News attention for the first time when she attended her first 4-way competition at the May meet of the Florida Skydiving League in Sebastian (Archives > 2008 > Leagues > Florida > Meet 3 Results). The three event stories mentioned her team, Airplay, and her own Point part in it briefly. It was the beginning of a serious addiction to Formation Skydiving competition.

Becca came back for another FSL meet in 2008, the NSL Playoffs event in September at Skydive City where she competed with a different lineup. She had already moved on a good step in her skydiving career in the meantime, as the NSL News reported on 25 September 2008 (Archives > 2008 > News > Search for "Becca"):

"Rebecca Minkin even had an 8.2 experience in the A Class after her competition with Airplay at the FSL May meet in Sebastian. She just recently completed her AFF Instructor course successfully, and a quite exciting video of her AFF experience has been circulating in the skydiving comunity."

The competition season was over for her after the playoffs in September, as she did not have a team for the NSL Championship at SkyQuest 2008. This motivated her even more to prepare early for the 2009 season. She has trained a lot ever since, in the Orlando windtunnel and outdoors at her home dropzone in Sebastian. She is ready to join a new and committed lineup for the 2009 season.

Becca has been hands on in her life. She has moved on with other projects while she is waiting for the right team opportunity in 4-way. Her passion for Formation Skydiving motivated her to make plans for her own event that focuses on her favorite discipline: "Becca's Bootie Boogie".

The event is just around the corner, as it is scheduled for 6 - 8 February 2009 at Skydive Sebastian. Her own experiences in the 4-way community inspired her to use the event also as a fun networking opportunity for people who are looking for serious teams, or who would just like to do some 4-ways with no serious commitments:

"I really want to get a lot of information out about the NSL at the boogie. I want people to know the upcoming season's schedule and anything else about the NSL/FSL. Try to get some new teams together and inspired!"

She provided the NSL News with the details of Becca's Bootie Boogie, which seems to offer something for everybody and a lot of fun. World class competitor Thomas Hughes will help with coaching and load organizing, assisted by Sebastian Tempest members Kris Peterson and Chris Ash, former XL videographer Rob Stevenson, Kip Lohmiller, Jeff Nebelkopf and others. Skydive Sebastian will have two Super Twin Otters flying for the event.

Rebecca Minkin can be found on Facebook and contacted directly by e-mail.

Becca's Bootie Boogie

A Boogie Focused on RW

Break out your bootie suit for a great weekend of belly-flying! Let's bring RW back to the forefront!

Friday Jumping: RW Organizing with Rob Stevenson (Sebastian XL, Connexion 8-way, Skydive Sebastian AFF Instructor)

Friday Night: Night Jumps & Boot Night Join us for Night Jumps. Then break out your sexiest, silliest, craziest boots for free pizza, drink specials and music! You must have at least a B-License to do a night jump.

Saturday Jumping: Load organizers and coaching for all skill levels. Small groups will be put together based on skill level and common goals to be taught fundamentals of having successful RW skydives. Beginners to 4-way competitive teams encouraged!!!

Coaches/Organizers (Saturday/Sunday) include: Thomas Hughes (11x Gold Medalist / 2x World Meet Silver Medalist) Kristina Peterson (Sebastian Tempest - reigning FSL champs) Chris Ash (Sebastian Tempest) Kip Lohmiller (AFF Instructor Course Evaluator) and more!!!

Lyle Presse's Advanced 16-way camp Please only submit yourself if you think your skill level is on par for this! Contact lyle@flexvision.com

Saturday Night: Bootie Shakin' Boogie Night!!! Becca's Bootie Boogie Barbecue with music, dancing and drink specials! Girls' and Guys' Bootie Shakin' Contests! (Prizes given for the best bootie shake!!!) Share your favorite RW videos at the Tiki Bar!!!!!!

Sunday Jumping: Handicapped 4-way competition (with prizes) A chance to show off what you've learned! Dive pool chosen according to skill level. Coaches included!

2-way Blind Scrambles Choose your partner, then get your skydive in the plane! No dirt-diving!

Speed Star Competition How fast can you pile one-by-one out the plane and build a round?

Tracking Dives with coaching Jeff Nebelkopf, Luis Prinetto, Jim Harris and others. Tracking away is an important safety element of RW. Coaches will be on hand to help you improve your track!

Full registration with Saturday dinner included: $30 Includes coaches, organizers, Friday night pizza and Saturday night BBQ. Participants are responsible for own jump tickets and dividing video slot with the group.