Help me compete in the Canopy Piloting World Cup

Yaamagara, my name is Marley Nolan-Duncan, Kamilaroi, man from Moree and I am the first Indigenous skydiver to compete at the 10th FAI Canopy Piloting World Cup 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

I have scored a position to join the Australian Canopy Piloting team at the 2019 Australian & New Zealand National Canopy Piloting Championships in York, WA in April this year.

This was a very proud moment for me! I am humbled to have made the team and will be able to represent not only Australia but also my Indigenous people overseas. That is incredible!

I want to get more Indigenous communities involved in the sport to show them one out of many opportunities that are available. And the best way to do it is to walk the walk and be actively competing. I am very passionate about showing my fellow Indigenous people that it can be done.

I started skydiving (which is a part of canopy piloting) in June 2007 and it has changed my life for the better. I knew from the very first jump that this is what I want to pursue as a career and that I want to go far.

My very first time competing in Canopy Piloting was in 2016 at the Australian Canopy Piloting Championships. I am determined to give it my all and everything at the World Cup in South Africa this year in November. I can't wait to prove that only the sky is the limit and anyone can achieve what they set their mind to.

The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) is supporting the team and sponsors a small amount which is great. Every bit counts! 

To be able to compete at the World Cup in South Africa there are, however, several costs involved for which I am struggling to provide the funds for. Costs are, for example return flights to Pretoria, visa, transport, meals & accommodation as well as training jumps prior to the competition.

I am grateful for any dollar donated to help me compete internationally in South Africa. If it is $1 or $10 you can spare, any little bit counts and however much you want to chuck in is greatly appreciated.


If you want to keep up to date follow me on Instagram @flyabout82.

Thank you so very much!

Blue skies and Yaluu!


Marley [-O-]


Why go walkabout when you can go flyabout.