In the past, parasail equipment manufacturers
often confused operators with inaccurate descriptions of their products, features and
safety related issues including operating manuals. To often these inaccuracies
have and encourage
dangerous behavior and become the catalyze to accidents and injuries.
Additionally, misinformation extends to inaccurate reporting of parasail accidents which has become a logistical
nightmare for the USCG, local boating law enforcement and risk managers.
It is estimated that only about 5% of the total parasail accidents occurring in the USA have
ever been reported and more often are classified under misc. boating accidents
which can be difficult to research.
To date, parasailing has not been recognized by
the U.S. Department of Transportation and therefore does not appear in national
surveys and/or authenticated report
PARASAIL SAFETY COUNCIL The Clayton & McCulloh Building
1065 Maitland Center Commons Blvd