Parasailing (over water) Insurance

Parasailing over water

Parasailing is one of the best ways to get the most amazing aerial views of the city, surrounding mountains, hills, or islands. Gliding on a parasail is like riding a roller coaster in the sky. You don't need any special skills to experience this wonderful ride. Before you sail away to the sky, however, make sure you follow all safety precautions. Always have sports travel insurance with you so you can relax once you're up there.

Parasailing involves being towed behind a speedboat while harnessed on a parachute. The boat begins slowly and gently as it winches you into the air (like flying a big kite). Most injuries related to parasailing occur during unfavorable weather conditions or strong wind. They can happen during start phase, flight phase, or landing. Injuries during start phase usually result from falls due to rocks, uneven ground, and trees; injuries during flight phase usually result from collisions or turbulence; and injuries during landing usually result from falling abruptly when landing too slowly, or falling forward when landing too fast.

The most serious injuries from parasailing are fractures, contusions, ligamentous lesions, luxations, and deep wounds. The most common injuries are ligamentous lesions and fractures of the upper ankle, spine contusions, radial fractures, knee contusions, hand fractures, calcaneus fractures, and shoulder luxations.

Parasailing is considered a Grade 1 risk sport, with a low chance of injury. Parasailing over land carries a Grade 4 risk. If you plan to include parasailing in your travel itinerary, then you should definitely secure travel insurance.