Mark Hayman
| Disciplines | Cross competition |
|---|---|
| nationality | British | French | Irish |
| city | Tignes, France |
| Birth date | 1967 |
| Gin team since | 2025 |
Know more about Mark
Interview
When did you start paragliding?:
1996, they didn’t even teach us to reverse launch in those days!
1996, they didn’t even teach us to reverse launch in those days!
What is your current material (glider, harness)?:
GTO 3
GTO 3
What is your flying weight?:
130Kg
130Kg
How many flights do you have?:
2000+, around 5000 hours
2000+, around 5000 hours
What is your longest flight?:
About 200km but I only fly in competitions
About 200km but I only fly in competitions
Why would you like to fly in the GIN team?:
I wanted to be in a team that has a family feel and when the boss (Gin) turns up and is fighting to win tasks on the SRS and is in his own team this cannot be a bad thing! The glider is also awesome, like flying with your best friend above your head…
I wanted to be in a team that has a family feel and when the boss (Gin) turns up and is fighting to win tasks on the SRS and is in his own team this cannot be a bad thing! The glider is also awesome, like flying with your best friend above your head…
What are your latest/best results?:
SRS Champion 2023, British Sports Champion 2025, 1st Naviter 2025, 1st SRS Gemona and St Jean de Montclar 2023 and a few others…
SRS Champion 2023, British Sports Champion 2025, 1st Naviter 2025, 1st SRS Gemona and St Jean de Montclar 2023 and a few others…
What do you like about Gin Gliders?
The team is like a band of brothers and I feel very welcome and valued to be a part of it. Everybody is chilled and supportive and this, when all is said and done, is what we fly for – the camaraderie and the sense of belonging that comes with it. I am really happy to be a part of the team.
The team is like a band of brothers and I feel very welcome and valued to be a part of it. Everybody is chilled and supportive and this, when all is said and done, is what we fly for – the camaraderie and the sense of belonging that comes with it. I am really happy to be a part of the team.
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
I will try to win the SRS a second time now that I am able to fly again after a recent shoulder injury. I am loving flying the Sports wings and want to a part of this developing area of the sport. I love competing but didn’t so much enjoy flying CCC wings. With the Sports Class I have the ability to again enjoy competing whilst feeling secure and safe whilst doing so. Let’s keep it going, it’s so much fun right now…
I will try to win the SRS a second time now that I am able to fly again after a recent shoulder injury. I am loving flying the Sports wings and want to a part of this developing area of the sport. I love competing but didn’t so much enjoy flying CCC wings. With the Sports Class I have the ability to again enjoy competing whilst feeling secure and safe whilst doing so. Let’s keep it going, it’s so much fun right now…
Do you have Instagram? Youtube?:
That’s a question for my kids! Probably but I’m not very good with social media. I think it is mark.hayman.353
That’s a question for my kids! Probably but I’m not very good with social media. I think it is mark.hayman.353
Achievements
1st
British Sports
2025
Sports
1st
Naviter Open
2025
Overall
1nd
SRS League
2023
Overall
1rd
SRS Gemona
2023
Overall
1rd
SRS St Jean de Montclar
2023
Overall
