Parasail

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s dance down the middle and back to 2nd place (2s step up on bars 3-4)
9-16 2s and 3s cast into a clockwise chase back to places while 1s cast into a clockwise chase ½ way, 1s turn RH 1¼ to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance Corner pass and turn, at the end 1s dance in toward each other, pull RSh back to face 1st corners again
25-32 Interrupted Hello-Goodbye setting:
 1s set to 1st corner and partner, turn ¾ RH to face 2nd corners
 Repeat with 2nd corner, end on own side in 2nd place, facing down. 213
33-40 1s dance reels of 3 on the sides, (1s dance out and down to begin)

Second time: 1s and 4s continue reeling for 2 bars (4s to 3rd place, 1s to 4th place) as new 1s begin

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

The individual, known as the parasailer, is harnessed to the parasail, and as the boat moves forward, the parasailer is lifted into the air. The activity is typically conducted over open water bodies such as lakes or seas. Parasailing relies on the aerodynamic lift generated by the parasail to elevate the participant to a certain height above the water surface. The equipment used in parasailing includes the parasail itself, a harness for the participant, and a towline connecting the parasail to the boat.

It is a popular water sport and recreational activity in various coastal and tourist destinations worldwide, providing participants with a unique perspective and experience of soaring above the water.

Parasailing

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