Paragliding in New Harbor
Paragliding in New Harbor
New Harbor, Block Island
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Paragliding in New Harbor is a tandem paragliding activity launched from the grassy bluffs above New Harbor on Block Island. It offers a motorless flight over the harbour mouth and the Atlantic, with landings on the beach below. The flight is guided by a certified pilot and operates in suitable wind conditions from spring to early autumn.
What to expect
- Tandem flights last 15 to 20 minutes from launch to landing, with a total session time of about 1 hour including briefing and gear setup.
- Each flight includes a full paragliding harness, canopy, and a certified instructor-pilot who controls the entire flight from takeoff to touchdown.
- You will see the New Harbor mooring field, the Block Island Ferry channel, and the clay cliffs of the southeast coast from a height of 300 to 500 feet.
- The activity suits first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years, and the weight limit is 100 kilograms.
- Flights run only in steady offshore winds of 8 to 15 knots; in calm or gusty conditions, the session is rescheduled or refunded.
- You will land on the sand at the south end of New Harbor beach, where the pilot packs the wing and you walk back to the launch point.
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