Canada Paragliding Nationals 2017

This year the Canadian Paragliding Nationals are taking place in Pemberton, BC.

Pemby -as locals know it- is located only 20-min drive north of Whistler and 2.5hrs from Vancouver. This Canadian village provides one of the most jaw-dropping settings for the sport of Paragliding.

When: 22 – 28 July 2017

Country: CANADA

Location: Pemberton, BC

For: Single Paragliders

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This event is added by Sea To Sky Paragliding!

Kırklareli Paragliding Festival 2017

When: 08 – 09 July 2017

Country: TURKEY

Location: Kırklareli – Kofcaz

For: Single Paragliders, Tandem Paragliders

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This event is added by Mete Gökçadır!

Paragliding Show

Acro Paragliding, Base Jumping, Tandem Flights

When: 17 October – 22 October

Country: TURKEY

Where: Ölüdeniz – Fethiye

For: Single & Tandem Paragliding, Skydiving Shows

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Natural Games – The Air Race Competition

When: 29 JUN – 1 JUL

Country: FRANCE

Location: Millau

For: Single Paragliders (All Levels Welcomed)

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This event is added by Natural Games!

So it is getting serious with this tandem paragliding thing… Goody! Let’s get the final check-ups before we choose where to fly. Here are some common check points for you, carry on to next point if your answer is “YES”.

1.Can You Run A Few Pace?

Paragliders are foot-launched flying machines that you need to run couple of steps forward in order to complete the take-off. You don’t need to be ready for the next Olympics, just regular running for 2 or 3 seconds.

2. Can You Sit Still & Enjoy The View?

Tandem Paragliding offers a great view for its passengers since your only job is to enjoy the flight and beautiful panoramic scenery of the flight. In order to do that, skill set required: sitting. Since all flight will be performed by your professional pilot, you can enjoy the view.

3. Can You Stand Up When You Said So?

Landing with a paraglider is smooth as silk, thanks to many techniques. All you need to do is get in the position where all these have started. Stand up and land smoothly on your feet with a gentle touch.

4. Are You Ready To Change Your Life?

Being into the sky is a life changing event. Flying is not natural for humans yet it is so tempting being part of the sky. Taste of freedom and wonderful views of Mother Earth fascinates us everyday! So it should be said, it is addictive.

5. Are You Ready To Spend Some More?

As Leonardo Da Vinci said,

Once you tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return!

 

If you answered at least 3 of them as “YES”, keep on! You are perfect candidate for tandem paragliding experience!