Paragliding Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip and taking part in Paragliding, you will need a Travel Insurance in place before you leave your home.
Please contact us by telephone or email for a quote or policy, 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance
- Paragliding Competition Cover
- Eligibility
- Common Injuries
- What Paragliding Equipment do I need ?
- Is Paragliding Equipment covered ?
- Already Travelled
- European and Worldwide Residents
Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance
All of our Policies provide cover for Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance if it is medically required and also at the discretion of the Emergency Assistance Company.
This falls under Medical Expenses.
You should provide the Company that you are organising the Paragliding trip with the details of your policy and the Emergency Assistance Service (as detailed in your Policy Documents) in case you are unable to call them yourself.
Paragliding Amateur Competition Cover
At JS Travel Insurance, we can cover Amateur Paragliding Competitions (Europe only) on a Special Policy.
You can choose between a Single Trip or an Annual Multi Trip policy and if you select Paragliding (Europe Only), you are automatically covered for recreational Paragliding and Amateur Competitions.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
'Amateur' means that you're not being paid or sponsored to compete and that you are not competing for prize money. Unfortunately, we cannot cover Professional Paragliding Competitions.
This Policy is provided by a Specialist Provider, who will cover you for £10,000,000 Medical Expenses & Repatriation, plus £50,000 for Search & Rescue, and much more.
Eligibility
We can provide cover for travellers up to and including 89 years of age.
Solo Paragliding flights if experienced or qualified.
Tandem Paragliding flights as a Passenger or recreationally as a Passenger or Pilot.
Paragliding Courses / Training if under the supervision of a Qualified Guide or Instructor.
Common Injuries
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 too challenging for his / her skills and will not fly on days when the weather is turbulent.
Paragliding accidents occur more frequently when a Pilot is in a foreign country because they are less familiar with the area and climate.
The great exposure of the Pilot's legs and feet to the ground during landing have the potential to result in strains, fractures and broken bones, if landings are misjudged or impacted due to adverse weather conditions.
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.
What Paragliding Equipment do I need ?
The Pilot will be attached to the glider in a harness.
Pilots will also require a Variometer, Radio and possibly a GPS system. This equipment is very important in assisting the Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance team to locate you during a medical emergency.
It is also important that you wear the correct clothing. Light clothing is more preferable than 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.
Is Paragliding Equipment covered ?
Unfortunately not. The cost of Paragliding Equipment is high, and due to this reason, none of our policies are suitable to cover the equipment.
Already Travelled
World Nomads also offers Travel Insurance if you have already left your home country and you will be Paragliding.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
European and Worldwide Residents
World Nomads offers Travel Insurance if you are a Resident of a European or Worldwide country and you are planning to take part in Paragliding whilst on your trip.
You can also add High Value Items, such as Sports Gear, Technical Equipment and Cameras, and Personal Items.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
