Parasailing

Parasailing in Goa is an incredible experience. As you soar in the air and feel the wind on your face, the excitement really kicks in. There are two ways to parasail - winch-boat parasailing, generally done solo, where you take off and land on a winch boat, and beach parasailing, where you're launched from the beach itself. The beach landing can be tricky and requires good coordination and expertise on the part of the ground staff and the powerboat operator. But not every operator is up to scratch when it comes to safety and so a sub judice case is asking for a ban on beach parasailing. Winch-boat parasailing lets you go higher, anyway.

Parasailing around Sinquerim-Candolim-Calangute beach gives you a spectacular view of Fort Aguada and also of the grounded tanker River Princess. The other views to take in are off the Arossim-Cansaulim and Utorda beach stretch, with a stunning coastline and isolated Grande and Bait islands off the Mormugao Coast nearby.

Skills Required: You should be comfortable with heights and water. Safety Tips: Double check your harness, cord and other gear before taking off. Apart from the boat operator, ensure there is another observer in the boat, because the boat operator cannot keep an eye on you.