What is Parasailing - Turks & Caicos Islands
Parasailing in the Turks & Caicos Islands….Fly like an Eagle, Over the Sea - Fly like an Eagle & Set Your Spirit Free….For the most mind-blowing, breathtaking view of Providenciales, the chain of uninhabited Cays, and the beautiful turquoise waters, call our family friendly and highly experienced team of professionals. Let us add a different dimension to your vacation and show you how safe, relaxing, and fun a Parasail ride can be!
What is Parasailing?
Parasailing is a fun and safe activity when conducted correctly and can result in mind-erasing states of Euphoria.
In the early years when Parasailing first started, there were some cavemen antics employed, like taking off while running down the beach, landing in the water, on a floating platform, the beach etc. During that trial and error stage, parasailing wasn’t really safe. Technically, each flight was an experiment, kind of like the invention of the United States Navy Dive tables. In other words, if too many people were injured, then slight adjustments would be made to reduce the number of injuries. The end result was a set of profiles which virtually eliminated the risk of injury to divers.
Fortunately for us all, parasailing has evolved into one of the safest watersports available in beach vacation destinations today.
Our Boat - Our boat is a 1997, 28′ Premium Parasail Winch Boat, designed and built exclusively for parasailing. Our boat has a built-in flight deck which allows the flyer to take off from and land right on the boat. No water landings and no getting wet unless you want to. We maintain our boat and its equipment meticulously to make sure that your excursions with us are safe, memorable, and fun.
The Flight - Once you board the boat, the crew gives a basic boat briefing, gets you into a safety jacket, secures your flight harness, and then gives you thorough instructions about your parasail ride, the emergency procedures, hand signals etc. Once you are briefed, the crew inflates the chute, you step up to the flight deck, the crew clip you into the harness and have you assume the sitting position in the harness (just like sitting in a swing). Once you are seated, the captain double checks that you are okay and ready. When you give your approval, the boat starts to accelerate. You feel yourself slowly start to rise and go backwards at the same time. Once you are all the way out on the 585 feet of tow line, you will feel a slight jerk as the rope stops. You then will rise a bit higher and reach your cruising altitude. The boat will gently tow you along at peak altitude and the only sound you will hear is the wind blowing gently through your hair. All is peace and quiet until there is another slight tug on the line as the captain starts pulling you back in. Once above the flight deck, you will again be reminded by the crew to stand up as you land. They will then release the clips from the parachute, guide you back to your seat and someone else will take your place in the parachute on their way to euphoria.
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This article was provided by Wayne Hall, Sales Associate at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos and owner of Ocean Vibes.
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