Paragliding Travel Insurance

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Travel Insurance for Europe and Worldwide and for trips where you will be participating in Paragliding.

Paragliding is a flying sport for which a pilot will fly a paraglider. If you are planning on going on a paragliding holiday, make sure you have the right travel insurance to protect yourself and your equipment.

Paragliding is one of the many ways in which humans can take to the skies and fly. The adrenalin rush and thrill of flying high above the ground is fantastic. Being suspended in the air looking around at the fabulous scenery is like nothing else.

Paragliding is a free flying, foot launched aircraft with the pilot attached to a harness suspended from the fabric wing.

In general the safety of the sport is directly influenced by the skill and sense of the pilot. A safe pilot will not fly at sites that are to challenging for his/hers skills and will not fly on days when the weather is turbulent.

Paragliding is classed as a Hazardous Activity, with Half Personal Accident Cover, No Public Liability Cover. There is no Cancellation cover if the trip is cancelled due to the Paragliding Activity being cancelled. Amateur Competitions covered with Search and Rescue Benefits as long as the local authority have been informed.

Popular Locations:

For paragliding holidays abroad, France is one country that offers the most locations for you to enjoy the sport. Some of the most popular places in the world to paraglide include:

• The Alpes
• Barcelona
• The West Midlands
• Utah
• Colorado
• Queensland
• Tasmania
• South Korea
• Japan
• Lebanon
• The Dominican Republic
• India and
• Peru

Common Injuries:

Paragliding accidents occur more frequently when a pilot is in a foreign country on holiday, as they are less familiar with the area and climate. Because the legs and feet are unprotected when paragliding, difficult landings or strong winds blowing you off course can result in stains, fractures and broken bones. Cuts and bruises can also occur to other parts of the body.

Fatalities in paragliding are rare, but when they do happen it is often because the pilot was attempting to push themselves past their limits for a more exciting flight or other goal, or due to inexperience when a pilot was doing something that is strictly warned against.

Equipment:

The pilot will be attached to the glider in a harness. Pilots will also require a variometer, radio and possibly a GPS system.

It is also important that you wear the correct clothing. Layers of light clothing are better than wearing heavy clothes. Make sure you wear a windproof jacket over the top. Overalls or an all in one ski suit are also all appropriate for the sport. Make sure you have a pair of gloves in colder weather and a waterproof jacket.

The right footwear is also vital. Wear walking boots or trainers with ankle support, depending on the weather. Footwear that keeps your feet dry is essential.

Most Common Injuries / Illnesses: Broken bones, Head and Spinal injuries, Hypothermia, Burns, Paralysis.

Equipment Required: Paraglider, Harness, Headset Communication, GPS Device, Variometer.

Top Locations: The Alps, Pyrenees, Black Mountains West Midlands, Malvern Hills Worcestershire, Bulgaria, North Finland, Germany.

Useful Websites: Northern Paragliding - Sunsoar Paragliding - Paragliding.net - Sky Nomad - European Paragliding Union - Airborne UK - Paragliding World Cup - Up Europe - Paragliding Earth - Paragliding Tales And Reviews - Flying Fever - ParAvion Paragliding - Paramotoring.co.uk - Extreme Sports Cafe - Smile High Spain

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk