Safety
Weather Decision-Making for Parasail Operators
When to fly, when to wait, when to call it.
Editorial TeamUpdated
The honest answer
Most incidents trace back to a marginal weather call.
Hard limits
- Sustained wind > 18 kts: stop
- Gust spread > 8 kts: stop
- Approaching squall line: stop, regardless of distance
Soft factors
Sea state, passenger comfort, visibility, and your own fatigue all matter.
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