Parasailing

Parasailing is popular at the busy beaches. The rider, strapped into a colorful parachute and safety vest, is pulled high over the sand and surf by a speedboat; after about 10 minutes of "flying" he or she is gently deposited back on land with the help of two catchers. Once in a while the rider is inadvertently dropped in the bay-usually to the guffaws of the beach crowd. Most hotels post signs stating they are not responsible for parasailing accidents and injuries that occur by their beaches. Accidents do happen; watch a few passengers take the trip before you go up, and check the harnesses for wear and tear.