Gemma Semple
NICKNAME AKA: Gemstar
NATIONALITY: British
DATE OF BIRTH: August 7th, 1980
Gemma has worked in the Sports & Adventure industry on and off since the age of 18 when she first moved to the French Alps to further her passion for snowboarding. To fill the summer gaps Gemma began working in a sports resort on the East Coast of America (www.clubgetaway.com). There, in 2002 she was first introduced to a Flying Trapeze and a beautiful professional flyer by the name of Elizabeth Feldman. So, deciding to skip the ski season of 03’-04’, Gemma moved to Bloomington, INDIANA (of all places) to embark upon learning some new skills.
CLAIMS TO FAME
Has fallen unintentionally off a cliff – THREE TIMES!
Can ‘Strawpeedo’ a bottled bevie in 2.3seconds
First female ‘Snow Surfer’ (www.snow-surfing.com) and test rider
Can climb a rope with no hands ;-)
All of which has taken Gemma on a journey destined to open a Flying Trapeze Adventure school on the little island paradise of Koh Tao. (www.kohtao.com).
Gene Giraudeau
NICKNAME AKA. Genie
NATIONALITY: South African
DATE OF BIRTH: 26th November 1981
Gene completed a 3 year degree in Film and Media at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. After completing an additional year in Education she began to travel the world. Visiting and working in Kuwait, South Korea and now Thailand. Combining her passion for diving and filming she began work as an underwater videographer for ACE Marine Images on Koh Tao. Through ACE she was able to be involved in shoots for a Whale Shark documentary and ‘The History Channel.’ Born to be in front of a camera, Gene is now embracing her dream to run off and join the circus, bearded lady or clown, Gene is up for anything.
CLAIMS TO FAME
Climbed to Everest Base Camp, 4600m.
Assisted in the first footage captured of a Whale Shark at night.
2nd Black Belt Taekwando
Kane Davidson
NICKNAME AKA. Kano
NATIONALITY: Kiwi (New Zealand)
DATE OF BIRTH: 14th June 1985
Kane was first introduced to the Flying Trapeze while working at Club Getaway on the East Coast of America. After spending two summers teaching wakeboarding and waterskiing he then decided to move to Scotland for a ski season. Dreaming of warmer weather, Kane arrived on the island of Koh Tao to take up a Trapeze Instructor position with FTA.
CLAIMS TO FAME
The only catcher to be absolutely terrified of heights.
Has had dreads for 9 years.
Won 1st, 2nd and 3rd position in the "Best Flyer" competition on a trapeze over the river in Vang Vieng, Laos.
