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PARASAILING [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
  • Water Sports (General)
DEF

The sport of gliding through the air attached to a parachute and towed by a speedboat.

CONT

What is Parasailing? Imagine soaring high above the Pacific Ocean in a specially designed parachute while being towed behind a high tech speed boat. Our custom built winch boats are "state of the art", utilizing a hydraulic launch and recovery system. This provides for safe, easy take-off and landings directly from the flight deck of the boat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
  • Sports nautiques (Généralités)
CONT

[...] embarquez-vous pour une excursion qui vous fera découvrir les charmes de la plus petite île des îles vierges américaines, St. John, là où les eaux tièdes sont propices à la planche à voile et à la paravoile.

Spanish

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