Yes,Parasailing in the Andaman Islands is available at Corbyn’s Cove Beach, Port Blair and North Bay Island.

For the flight, the minimum weight of the person must be 49 kg and below 192 kg.

One trip can carry more than one person, depending on their weight and flight size.

Guides don’t recommend phones while parasailing for unspecified insurance reasons or maybe because there is a risk of phones getting wet.

You DO NOT want to lose your shoes. So, the best options are going barefoot or a pair of quick-dry shoes.

Yes, of course. Parasailing is actually one of the only water sports that don’t require swimming skills. You hop on the boat; the experts harness you up, and off you go. Your only brush with water is a calculated dip into the ocean before flying up into the sky again.

Even though you can go parasailing in Andaman throughout the year, the ideal time is between October and May. Weather condition also plays an important role in parasailing.

Each parasail ride lasts around 8-10 minutes, 300 ft. above sea level! This experience will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how many people are in your group/ on the boat with you.

• The parasailing boats should have a minimum of 300 HP power along with remote control with the in-board engine.
• A Personal Floatation Device (PFD) is a specially designed life jacket that is mandatory for all.
• Parasailing is highly prohibited during adverse weather conditions.
• Parasailing cannot be conducted when the distance from the outer edge of floating buoys is less than 100 meters or 200 meters.
• Any sudden take-off and landing of towed parachute within two hundred meters from the initial position of other vessels are strictly prohibited.
• There is a prescribed waterway for speedboats to tow any parasail through.

Helmets are a must. You can also wear ankle-protecting footwear for parasailing

In parasailing, you are attached to a boat and essentially towed through the sky from a cable. You sit in a harness with a specially-equipped parachute.

You may think parasailing is a low-impact activity and won’t cause back pain. However, it is usually the take-off and landing time which can cause injury. Any wrong landing can cause serious injuries. So better to avoid it if you already have a back injury.

As much as possible, the parasail landing area should be clear. The speed boat must stop before splashdown in order to prevent the parachute from being dragged into the water.

Parasailing is not scary. So even if you have a phobia of heights, you can parasail without fear.

Yes, parasailing can cause motion sickness in some people. It’s a common thing for beginners flying in tandem or with parasailers who are just beginning to fly thermals.

Here is a list of advice you might get from a doctor:

1. Avoid alcohol and heavy food before flying: Don’t drink any alcohol for up to 24 hours (and possibly more) before you take flight. Don’t have oily, spicy or food packed with carbs before sailing.

2. Use travel sickness pills before flying: Get motion sickness tablets from your local pharmacy and take one 30 minutes prior to flying. It has also been said that a cup of coffee and one aspirin can have the same positive effect.

3. Look at a fixed object: When flying in the air, try concentrating on a fixed point on the ground or the horizon. Because if you keep looking here and there, you might feel dizzy.

4. Be in control: Tests show that motion sickness is reduced when the person is in control. Once you are able to control yourself, motion sickness will most likely seize to be an issue. If it gets out of control, you can shut your eyes, which eliminates the sensory confusion that your eyes are sending your brain.

5. Use relaxation techniques: Try reducing your heart rate by shifting your focus to something relaxing, which in turn helps reduce nausea. As part of the relaxation technique, focus on breathing control and relaxing your muscles.

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