Parasailing
Assuming yourself, 100 feet or more above the blue ocean, as the boat
stops, you gradually flow downward and just when you are about to
submerge in the water, Oops! The boat takes off and you go flying
back into the air.
Parasaling assist, harnessing into a parachute and swinging in the
sky, high above the boat and beach or jumping off a steep hill to
fly in the wind, cherishing the splendid panorama of the whole environ.
Parasailing -A Thrilling Adventure Sport
Parasailing is another form of aerie sport, which is acquiring great
popularity among the adventure sport lovers in India. This challenging
sport is an enthralling experience for all thrill-seekers. Parasailing
transform you into a human kite swinging hundreds of feet above the
emerald green waters of the ocean.
Para sailing has developed as a new experience in the field of
adventure sports. We human always had the lust of flying like a
bird in the vast blue sky, over the hills and valleys and with a
gradual rise and fall. Except during the monsoons, parasailing is
safe throughout the year.
Parasailing in India
Training programs in parasailing are available for tourist in the
Doon valley. Apart from Billing in Himachal, the thrill of this
parasailing can also be enjoyed on the slopes of the Solang valley
near Manali, Nilgiri hills in the South India, the Eastern Himalayas
in the Darjeeling/Gangtok area, Auli in Uttranchal, and Sansar in
Jammu & Kashmir.
Himachal Tourism sponsors training programs and events at various
times of the year, in different places. There is an Adventure Sports
Hostel at Dharamsala (Kangra) and an Aero Sports Complex at Bir
who facilitates parasailing.
Methods of Parasailing
There are 3 methods of parasailing currently being offered to consumers
around the world. Winchboat Parasailing, Beach Parasailing and Platform
Palasailing. However, Winchboat Parasailing is the most popular and
widely accepted method.
Winchboat Parasailing: It is a method where the launch and
recovery of the parasailor and parachute takes place directly from
the boat itself. The boat is equipped with a parasail inflation system
and hydraulic winch powered by the main drive engine to launch and
retrieve the parasailor from the flight deck, usually located in the
rear of the boat.
Beach Parasailing: This sport along an exotic beach may
seems to be a fun, but it can also be extremely hazardous, and not
approved for even the most experienced parasailors.
Platform Parasailing: Platform parasailing may not be as dangerous
in comparison to beach parasailing. If you intend of parasailing using
this method, never fly in winds under 5 and over 15 mph, in rough
oceans, poor weather and certainly away from buildings and other objects
in close proximity.
Parasailing Safety Tips
· Make sure you parasail with a fully licensed company operating
from a well-established location, insured by a licensed insurance
company.
· Untrained parasailors should avoid this activity in winds
that exceed 15 knots due to difficulties and a complication arises
during emergency water landings.
· Never take up parasailing activity in rain, fog or an
approaching storm.
· Never fly over 600 feet. This is a maximum recommended
altitude for using hand signals and recovery during water landings
over open ocean and 300 feet over small lakes or bays.
· It is advisable avoid para-sailing in close proximately
to the shoreline, other boats and/or objects
· Educate yourself on the different types of parasail equipment,
passenger support devices (e.g. Harness, Tandem Bar, Ridged Chair
methods being offered.
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