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Arubaman · 02-10-2009, 07:24 AM

The operation in the Weirs was ran by a Para Sailing Outfit from Lake George, NY and Tampa Bay,Fl

With all the boat traffic at the Weirs it was impossible to operate.

We ran successfully for 4 years out of Paugus Bay, we closed doe to the high increase of insurance cost.

Back in the 80's many operations were ran off the beach's in the Island ad they had no control of the sail and many people were being injured. The operation we had , we had total control of the landing and take offs.

coltgov101 · 02-10-2009, 12:39 PM

I remember the para sailing in Paugus Bay very well. I had just tried it for the first time in Florida the winter before. I never did it at the lake but remember seeing that colorful sail high in the sky while boating in the bay.

sa meredith · 02-10-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by coltgov101

I remember the para sailing in Paugus Bay very well. I had just tried it for the first time in Florida the winter before. I never did it at the lake but remember seeing that colorful sail high in the sky while boating in the bay.

I'm thinking of this, and just can't imagine para sailing in PB. Just seems as though the area is not wide open enough.
The one time I did para sail, it was in George Town in the Bahamas, and something went wrong with the boat, and I floated down to the water. Now, as the shute hit the water, the boat made a semi-recovery, and started to attempt to regain speed. However, with water now in the shute, there was a lot of drag, and it felt as though I was getting pulled both ways. I somehow got yanked under the water for a while, before the spotters on the boat put a stop to the proceedings. Not fun. The cool thing about it was it was captured on film (not video, but 9 or 10 still shots) by a friend, so I now can relive it whenever the mood strikes. Anyway...my point is this...In PB, it would seem there are too many hazards to be para sailing. Someone could land on the boats, or the break water wall at Spinnaker, or the islands, or where ever...tight quarters. Maybe the para sailing took place between the islands and the channell? That would probably make more sense.

Arubaman · 02-10-2009, 03:57 PM

The Para sailing took place right in the bay, we start off right about in front of the seaplane rides, the tow boat would head north to Christmas Island,make a left turn than head back to BK. turning north again pulling along side of the platform pontoon deck. The rider had no control on the Para Sail. Boat traffic was no problem, the youngest to ride was 4 1/2 years old and the oldest was 78. We even took an wheel chair rider up.
Dept. of Safety designated the location of the operation.

Waterbaby · 02-10-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Arubaman

The operation in the Weirs was ran by a Para Sailing Outfit from Lake George, NY and Tampa Bay,Fl

With all the boat traffic at the Weirs it was impossible to operate.

We ran successfully for 4 years out of Paugus Bay, we closed doe to the high increase of insurance cost.

Back in the 80's many operations were ran off the beach's in the Island ad they had no control of the sail and many people were being injured. The operation we had , we had total control of the landing and take offs.

Thank you! I remember thinking it wasn't such a great place for taking off/landing.............. Paugus Bay, however, seemed perfect back when you were doing it -- not nearly the traffic there is now! (Ohhhhhhhh, for the good ol'days, lol)

Arubaman · 02-11-2009, 07:04 AM

Durning the week it was not bad, weekends were tuff but as you said, doing that now would be a very hard task.

I dont no if you remember that old water sking school on PG years back?

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coltgov101 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nj now. Spindle point in the past.(35 yrs.) Posts: 87 Thanks: 106 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Para Sailing I remember the para sailing in Paugus Bay very well. I had just tried it for the first time in Florida the winter before. I never did it at the lake but remember seeing that colorful sail high in the sky while boating in the bay.

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02-10-2009, 07:24 AM	#1
Arubaman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester,NH Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The operation in the Weirs was ran by a Para Sailing Outfit from Lake George, NY and Tampa Bay,Fl With all the boat traffic at the Weirs it was impossible to operate. We ran successfully for 4 years out of Paugus Bay, we closed doe to the high increase of insurance cost. Back in the 80's many operations were ran off the beach's in the Island ad they had no control of the sail and many people were being injured. The operation we had , we had total control of the landing and take offs.

02-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
Arubaman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester,NH Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Para sailing took place right in the bay, we start off right about in front of the seaplane rides, the tow boat would head north to Christmas Island,make a left turn than head back to BK. turning north again pulling along side of the platform pontoon deck. The rider had no control on the Para Sail. Boat traffic was no problem, the youngest to ride was 4 1/2 years old and the oldest was 78. We even took an wheel chair rider up. Dept. of Safety designated the location of the operation.

02-11-2009, 07:04 AM	#6
Arubaman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester,NH Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Durning the week it was not bad, weekends were tuff but as you said, doing that now would be a very hard task. I dont no if you remember that old water sking school on PG years back?