1969 Recreational use of Parasail In early 1969, Parasailing took another in popularity when vehicle began towing parasailors over land for recreational entertainment use and parachute training. In late1969, Parasailing for hire emerged onf beaches in high tourist beach resort areas like Mexico and the Caribbean. Parasailing attracted thrill seekers with to a new high flying aerial adventure charging $5 for a 50 foot tow up in the air. The willing participant was strapped into a body harness attached to the parasail while a tow boat lifted them aloft from the beach. When the ride is over, the parasailor was instructed by the ground crew using flags to pull down on the riser lines to position the Parasail over the beach while the tow boats slows for landing. Today, beach parasailing is viewed as a crude and dangerous method and as such is rarely seen. previous next