1. Make sure you
parasail with a fully licensed (state & local) company operating
from a well established
location, insured by a licensed insurance
company. Don’t pay for your ride on the boat! this operator may not
have a licensed or be insured.
2. Don't
be afraid to ask how long they've been in business, is there business
permits are current with the City and if the operator onboard is a
US Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
3. Inexperienced
parasailors should avoid
this activity in high wind conditions (15
knots) due to an increased difficulty and
complications during
emergency water landings.
4. Never go up in
rain, fog or an approaching storm.
5.
Educate yourself on the different types of parasail equipment,
passenger support devices (e.g. Harness, Tandem Bar, Ridged Chair methods being
offered.
6.
Make certain that you get adequate safety briefing prior to your
flight. This safety briefing
should include; a) a description of the activity itself, b) safety
procedures in the event of an unexpected emergencies, c) the proper use of
hands signals while airborne, d) evacuation procedures during a
waterlanding, fire or capsizing, e)
precluding any participant who appears to be afraid or intimidated prior
to their aerial excursion.
7. Parasailing altitude of more than
600 feet is discouraged in close proximity of shoreline or objects.
The maximum altitude for using hand
signals and recovery during water landings over open ocean is 600 and 300 feet
over small lakes, bays or sounds. (these figures are based on
ideal wind and sea conditions with limited traffic)
8. Ask
all the right questions. How long is the flight?, Is it dangerous?.
can I be injured?, is their good flying weather today? etc..
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PARASAIL SAFETY COUNCIL The Clayton & McCulloh Building
1065 Maitland Center Commons Blvd.
Maitland, FL 32751
Phone-Fax (407) 650-3300