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Hang Gliding Tandem Flight (Boat Tow)
Experience the thrill of a Tandem Hang Glider Flight over beautiful
Georgian Bay and take in the breathtaking birds' eye view of Wasaga
Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world!
After a short boat ride out into the bay you'll be strapped into your
harness under the watchful eye of your pilot, two-time Canadian Hang
Gliding Champion Mark Bourbonnais. Mark has also represented Canada at
two World competitions as well as flying off the CN Tower, so you're in
great hands!
Once you're all set, Mark will signal the boats driver to pick up speed until it's
time for take off, and then you're away... the winch will gradually pay out line until you reach your preferred altitude. Your pilot will then release the line and you will then fly free, soaring above the bay with
nothing but beautiful views in every direction. Once your flight
is almost over your pilot will steer the glider safely down to the water for a
gentle landing on the glider's pontoons.
Hang Gliding Tandem Flight (Boat Tow) Experience Pricing :
Tandem Hang Glider Flight (Boat Tow up to 1200 feet)
$199.00 + HST per person
Deluxe Tandem Hang Glider Flight (Boat Tow up to 2500 feet)
$239.00 + HST per person
Video or picture disk : $30.00 + HST
Experience Location
Location(s): Wasaga Beach
Specific location details including contact information, map and
directions will be provided at the time of booking a date for the
Experience.
Things to Remember
A waiver of liability must be signed before participation.
Customers under 18 must have their parents or legal guardian sign a waiver.
Other Important Information;
Are spectators allowed?
Spectators are allowed, but if they wish to ride along in the boat there will be a charge of $20 plus HST.
What is Hang glider Tandem boat towing?
*What can I expect?
(About the Launch, waivers ,safety, instruction, restrictions (height, weight, age, health condition )
*0 tolerance for alcohol ,drugs and non compliance with safety instruction
*Clients may book ahead by email/ phone or walk in to book at Activity Central( Blue Mountain ) or Ride On booth ( Wasaga beach )
*After payment and signing of waivers customers will proceed to the designated dock where they will be given verbal instruction and demonstration concerning their activity and safety rules.
*All procedures and guidelines will be explained at this time.
*Each customer will be given a proper fitting regulation Life Jacket and given assistance to board the boat if required.
*The Tandem glider is professionally mounted on the rear of the boat, apx. 6-8 ft above the water. The boat is crewed by Driver, Spotter and Pilot. It will then exit the river at slow speed out to Georgian Bay.
*Instructions concerning safety and the customers chosen recreation will again be repeated before the activity.
*The spotter will check carefully for air and water traffic before and during each flight. Flight will not commence until all traffic is clear.
*Tandem Hang Glider launch is brief as Glider quickly leaves the boat as soon as sufficient speed is reached.
* The glider then releases the line when sufficient altitude is gained.
* Tandem flights will ascend up to 2500', into non regulated air space. Flights will generally last from 10 to 20 minutes as the Glider descends to a gentle pontoon landing on the bay.
*Each Tandem flight passenger will be secured in their own regulation harness above the pilot
*The pilot is equipped with the appropriate size parachute for a Tandem flight. The parachute is able to accommodate both pilot and passenger to a gentle wet landing if need be. For the most part pilot and passenger will remain dry except for a mild spray upon landing.
*The boat will then immediately retrieve pilot passenger and glider.'
*The boat is a 9 passenger Bayliner with a remounting deck at the back of the boat custom built especially for this purpose.
*Flying will remain over the water and beyond the buoys.
*The tow line ,after release, is quickly retrieved with a parafoil on the end to keep the line in the air until it arrives back at the boat.
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