Parasailing

A rider wears a harness attached to a parachute-like canopy and is towed by a motorboat or winch vehicle. The moving boat or vehicle fills the canopy with air and lifts the rider above the water. [Parasailing overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasailing)

Common parasailing rides reach roughly 50 to 150 metres above the water surface. The actual height depends on the tow line, boat or winch setup, and local operating rules. [Parasailing overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasailing)

Parasailing is a towed ride in which a boat or vehicle controls the flight path, while paragliding is usually launched from land and actively piloted by the flyer. A parasail rider remains connected to the tow line throughout the flight. [Parasailing overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasailing)

The boat crew or winch operator controls the tow speed, line payout, and descent, rather than the rider steering like a paraglider pilot. At the end of the ride, the line is reeled in so the rider returns toward the boat or launch platform. [Parasailing overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasailing)