Meet our newest advertiser! (We’re nervous.)
Cruz Bay Watersports says they are “all things Watersports,” and that’s a good description. Sails, dinghies, charters, dives and snorkels. Oh. And parasailing. These are the guys with the red boat you see running around with parasailers out of The Westin.
We’re nervous, because we saw the parasail boat while we were out with Captain John a couple of weeks ago, and in a haze of Red Stripe boldness, declared that parasailing looked fun and vowed to do it.
Then along comes our newest advertiser, who is happy to let us bring along our video cameras and do a story about parasailing. Which means we will actually BE parasailing.
Stay tuned for that, and in the meantime, check out Cruz Bay Watersports, and all they offer, at their Website, here!
And…anybody have any reassuring words for us about parasailing?
January 18th, 2009 08:29
I may be in the minority but I did not see the appeal. You are strapped in and pretty comfortable. There is nothingexciting abut it really. You are just up in the air looking at stuff.
Maybe it was the half a bottle of rum I drbak before it but it was just….eh for me
January 18th, 2009 08:30
Maybe I should learn how to spell and type. That may seem exciting!
January 18th, 2009 09:14
Reassuring words about parasailing:
What goes up, must come down.
January 18th, 2009 09:24
Every time I went up (+1500′ in Hilton Head), I was kinda wishing the line would break and I could get a bonus parachute drop. Never did and probably never will. Too many safety precautions in effect.
Have fun and drink AFTER the ride.
January 18th, 2009 10:09
Parasailing is a breeze! You gently float up & gently float down to the boat deck.
Now if they build a bungie jump ride:
Fugedaboudit!
January 18th, 2009 10:51
I have parasailed only once, in Aruba. I was dating a really cute guy and it was too windy to windsurf that day so we went parasailing. Not too bright, huh? While it was cool to see things from that perspective, if it is too windy to windsurf, it is too windy to parasail. Lesson learned…
January 18th, 2009 12:26
I don’t think it is right for SJ. Too Cancunish!
January 18th, 2009 14:32
Speaking of Cancun, my husband went parasailing off the beach there. I was pregnant at the time. He paid the money, got the instructions and THEN the guy used the bull horn to AWAKEN the boat driver and spotter that were anchored out in the water. I spent the whole time thinking: this baby needs a father! So, my advice is to make sure your boat operator is alert and not inebriated! Hmmmm, you asked for reassuring words, not advice. Do it! It’s got to be safer than hanging out of a helicopter to take pictures:
http://www.bluetangproductions.com/services.html
Love you guys!
January 18th, 2009 14:43
People come in the store all the time and tell me that they went parasailing and had a blast. I have always wanted to try it. You guys go and report back.
Welcome Cruz Bay Watersports!
January 18th, 2009 17:33
Parasail Cam! Have fun, and, um… don’t do that ski lift thing…
January 18th, 2009 18:23
Nothing good ever happened to me when I let my beer do the talking…. If they allow you to take off or land on a “solar powered hydraulic boat lift”…that would be AWESOME!!!!!
any chance of a Bongo-Bongo fly-by???????
January 19th, 2009 08:12
I took my son as a birthday gift during his visit to me. Being that I am terrified of heights, I thought half of the fun for him (who has bungie jumped in Thailand) would be seeing me cry, swear, or blow my cookies. It was a blast. The ‘take off’ was so gentle, I didn’t realize how high we were until I looked down. DON’T LOOK DOWN and you’ll be ok. It is so quiet and peaceful with the bird’s eye views. Coming back on the boat was easy….down, down, down and the crew grabs your ankle and you sit on the deck. Go for it. P.S. I didn’t do 2:3!!!!
January 19th, 2009 15:18
It’s really fun….very easy & a beautiful perspective/view. My only concern is that these types of activities tend to run in groups or invite other activities: parasailing, bungie jumping/rides, zip lines, etc. ….all fun things but so touristy & not how I picture STJ. Just a thought…
January 20th, 2009 21:33
Parasailing is fantastic! The crew at Cruz Bay Watersports are also a Blast! Several years ago, my daughter and myself went parasailing with them – it is so peaceful. There is a funny twist to this story – my husband and my son went up together, My daughter and myself were waving to them up in the sky – well, it ends up that my husband wasn’t waving a friendly wave. It was more like “help me and get me back on the boat.” He got air sick. He didn’t know whether to puke or soil himself (I’m watching my manners). Well, I will definately do it again – on the other hand, my husband is sticking to snorkeling on Jost van Dyke.
All the activities with Cruz Bay is well worth it – keep up the great work guys!
January 21st, 2009 07:30
I agree with the “a bit too Cancunish” remark. Everything has it’s place and for those who enjoy, feel free, just keep it over at the fru fru Westin and it’s “sandy” beach. One of the things I love about the beaches here is the quiet (okay, the occasional inflatable boat and truck blowing its horn barreling down the mountainside must be dealt with) although some friends who visit can’t understand why I don’t want water sports everywhere. The noise of waverunners, banana boats etc and the danger of one of thes knuckleheads konking me while I’m snorkeling, are the reasons. Enjoy Westin, and now I know where visitors can enjoy parasailing. And yes, I ahve parasailed in Barbados with a very questionable group and their more questionable harness…but it was cool!
January 21st, 2009 07:42
Jeff -
Is there anywhere on the island that they could start a zipline tour? I saw it in St. Lucia, that would be something to experience.
Maybe a possible new business adventure for someone. By the way, Cruz Bay Watersports, by no way commercializes (sp?) the island.
Have a great day! It is 19 degrees right now is South Jersey.