Safety. Safety tips advised by the Parasail Safety Council are as follows:-
(a) Licensing. 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.
(b) Established Operators. Only parasail with established business operators. Don‘t be afraid to ask how long they ve been in business if there business permits are current with the City and if the operator onboard is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
(c) High Winds. You should avoid parasailing in high wind conditions (over 15 knots at sea level) due to an increased difficulty and complications during emergency water landings update 09/201.
(d) Visibility. Never go up in rain fog or an approaching storm.
(e) Passenger Age And Weight Restrictions. Parasailing is not recommend for individuals under the age of 16 or who‘s exceeds 300 Ibs.
(f) Types of Equipment. 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 porper use signals while landing fire or capsizing e) precluding any participant who appears to be afraid or intimidated prior to their aerial excursion.
